Opportunities for Infection Diagnostics in the Shift from Hospital to Community Care

Explore the evolving landscape of infection diagnostics as healthcare delivery transitions from hospital-based to community-centered care in this 58-minute educational webinar. Learn from Katy Heaney, Point of Care Testing Specialty Lead and Consultant Clinical Scientist at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, and Mandy Townsend, Associate Director at Health Innovation North West Coast and biomedical scientist, as they examine the opportunities and challenges presented by this healthcare transformation. Discover how point-of-care testing technologies and diagnostic innovations can support effective infection management in community settings, understand the practical considerations for implementing diagnostic solutions outside traditional hospital environments, and gain insights into the future of decentralized healthcare delivery. Chaired by Professor Angharad Davies, RCPath Clinical Director for Publishing and Engagement, this webinar represents the second installment in a three-part series delivered by The Royal College of Pathologists in partnership with bioMérieux, focusing on advancing infection diagnostics in contemporary healthcare models.