Crossing the accreditation bridge: POC testing transition from ISO 15189:2012 to 2022

Navigating the world of Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) accreditation presents unique challenges, especially with recent changes to international standards. The new, unified ISO 15189:2022 standard now fully integrates POCT, eliminating the previous dual-track system and placing a greater emphasis on governance, risk management, and traceability. This shift requires a structured, systemic approach to ensure compliance and, most importantly, patient safety.

In this webcast, we explore a practical roadmap for this new landscape. Jonathan Harris shares the successful accreditation journey of the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. He demonstrates how a strategy built on four key pillars — non-negotiable governance, unified standards, systemic compliance, and scalable digital tools — can effectively manage a large and complex POCT network.  Centralizing oversight and integrating systems for training, quality control, and data management are critical.

This session provides a detailed, clause-by-clause walkthrough of implementing the ISO 15189:2022 standard in a real-world setting. From establishing clear service level agreements to using data-driven analysis for continuous improvement, you will gain valuable insights to apply within your facilities. A proactive, risk-based framework not only meets accreditation demands but also builds a resilient, patient-focused POCT program.

Watch the full video for more insights into strategic planning and creating seamless collaboration between POCT teams, clinical departments, and laboratory leadership, which is critical to implementing change effectively and ensuring organizational success.