(865) 545-0027
Lab Services
Current SNF & ALF Snapshot
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High mobile lab turnover.
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Big labs are reluctant to service or pick up.
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Interruptive facility & patient statements.
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Delayed (Medicare Part A) invoices.
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Stat Orders - not accessible and costly.
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Nursing station books - lost or missed.
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Paper requisition orders with missing info.
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Reliant on specimen collectors schedules and routes.
CMS Changes In Our Industry
2021: The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General published a report August 2021 for Audit Services titled ‘CMS Needs to Issue Regulations Related to Phlebotomy Travel Allowances’.
2023: CMS Specimen Collection Policy issues an increase from $3.00 to $8.57 for venipuncture.
2024: CMS Specimen Collection Fees from $8.57 to $8.83 for Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) with $2 increase ($10.83) in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) & Home Health Agency (HHA) patient.
It also clarifies that to be eligible for a specimen collection fee, the specimen must be collected by a trained technician from a Medicare patient who’s homebound, or in a non-hospital inpatient, only when there aren’t any qualified personnel available at the facility to collect the specimen.
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Services
Drawing on over 50 years of collective experience in laboratory management, we deliver a comprehensive solution that incorporates ownership and investment options, while meticulously addressing regulatory, quality, and compliance considerations, ensuring you retain complete control.
Nursing Home
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EHR Integration
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Control of Venipuncture
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Can Increase Resident Length of Stay
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Improved Staff Efficiency
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Improved Resident Well-Being
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No Lab testing pressure
Assisted Living Facility
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EHR Integration
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Control of Venipuncture
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Can Increase Resident Length of Stay
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Improved Staff Efficiency
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Improved Resident Well-Being
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No Lab testing pressure
20 plus Facilities
If you are responsible for managing 20 or more facilities, we present a distinct opportunity for you.
Service & Setup
Setup and training are vital components of operational excellence. The primary responsibilities encompass facility station configuration, laboratory testing protocols, portal setup, data entry, establishment of shipping procedures, management of supply ordering, evaluation of diverse testing options. This thorough approach guarantees that all personnel are adequately prepared and equipped to execute their roles proficiently.​
New Account Form
Getting Started is Easy!
Once you send us the new account form, we’ll handle everything from there! We’re excited to get you all the essential supplies, shipping, and software you need to kickstart your journey. Let’s make this process super smooth and efficient for you! And don’t forget, there’s no commitment—you can cancel anytime!
Meet our Training Staff
Eriq Keith
Service Team
(865) 500-3714
eriq@POCdistributors.com
Joseph Redman
Service Team
(865) 500-3429
joseph@POCdistributors.com
Multiple Locations
Our offerings encompass state-of-the-art diagnostic instruments, our proprietary laboratory management software (SelectIS®), and a team of seasoned professionals focused on laboratory and setup, daily operations, ongoing compliance monitoring, as well as comprehensive service and support.