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CoaguChek ® System Professional Training Manual for Self-Testing...
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Roche Diagnostics has made every reasonable effort to ensure that all the information contained in this manual is correct at the time of printing. However, Roche Diagnostics reserves the right to make any changes necessary without notice as part of ongoing product development.
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Revisions to this document are provided by Roche Diagnostics when necessary. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written consent. Manual version Revision date Changes Version 1.0 November 2009 New document Version 2.0...
Table of Contents Introduction ......................1 Overview of Warfarin Therapy and the CoaguChek XS System ....3 Materials for User Training ................... 5 User Selection Guidelines ..................7 Overview............................7 Clinical.Study..........................8 Performance.Characteristics.....................9 Training Users for Self-Testing ................13 Preparation............................13...
Roche.Diagnostics.is.pleased.to.present.this.guide.to.assist.you.in.training. individuals.in.the.use.of.the.CoaguChek .XS.System..The.guide.contains.a.variety. ® of.materials.to.help.you.plan.the.curriculum: •. . a n.overview.of.the.CoaguChek.XS.System. •. . a .description.of.training.mat. e rials.available.from.Roche.Diagnostics •. . a .guide.to.selecting.appropriate.individuals.to.participate.in.self-testing •. . a .suggested.outline.for.the.training.class •. . S kills Checklist.and.Knowledge Test. •. . C ertificate of Completion.to.be.given.to.trainees •. . s uggestions.for.refresher.training. If.you.have.questions,.please.contact.the.Roche.Diagnostics.Technical.Service.
Materials for User Training Roche.Diagnostics.has.developed.the.following.materials,.provided.in.the. product.care.kit,.specifically.for.your.use.in.training.new.users.to.self-test.with. the.CoaguChek.XS.System: Training DVD This.program,.which.runs.approximately.15.minutes,.provides.step-by-step. instruction.in.setting.up.the.meter,.preparing.for.and.performing.a.fingerstick. blood.test,.and.cleaning.the.meter..It.is.intended.to.be.the.basis.of.the.training. session..You.may.also.use.the.DVD.as.a.trainee.selection.aid;.individuals.who.are. unsure.of.what.self-testing.involves.may.be.shown.the.DVD.to.help.them.decide. if.they.want.to.go.through.training.and.try.self-testing. CoaguChek XS System A.copy.of.the.manual.is.provided.with.each.CoaguChek.XS.Meter..It.is.intended. User Manual to.be.used.as.an.ongoing.reference.guide.by.users,.but.should.also.be.used.in. training.to.familiarize.trainees.with.the.content.and.structure.of.the.manual.and. make.them.comfortable.with.referring.to.it. Getting Started Guide A.Getting.Started.reference.guide.is.included.in.each.CoaguChek.XS.System.. Care.Kit..It.provides.an.easy.reference.for.testing. Both.the.test.strips.and.lancet.device.have.package.inserts.with.information. Package Inserts about.proper.storage.and.use..It.is.important.to.call.the.users’.attention.to.the. inserts.during.training.
User Selection Guidelines OVERVIEW It.is.important.that.users.be.screened.carefully.before.beginning.a.self-testing. program..The.following.questions.are.designed.to.guide.the.physician,.clinic. nurse,.or.other.healthcare.professional.in.determining.an.individual’s.suitability. for.self-testing. Are specific diagnoses No,.the.specific.diagnosis.is.not.necessarily.indicative.of.who.should.or.should. not.self-test..However,.prior.to.beginning.self-testing,.users.should.be.stabilized. more appropriate for self- on.anticoagulation.medications.such.as.warfarin..People.with.chronic.conditions. testing? (for.example,.congestive.heart.failure,.atrial.fibrillation,.prosthetic.heart.valve. replacement).who.will.need.frequent.monitoring.over.a.long.period.of.time.are. certainly.candidates.for.self-testing. What personal The.person.must.be.reliable,.compliance-oriented,.and.able.to.follow.instructions. characteristics must the potential user have? What do I look for Consider.the.following: in judging these •.
User Selection Guidelines Once the potential user has Explain.to.the.person.in.general.terms.what.will.be.involved.and.provide.an. passed the initial screening, opportunity.to.ask.questions..If.he.or.she.expresses.interest,.send.a.copy.of. what do we do next? the.training.DVD.home.or.show.it.in.the.office..Stress.that.this.overview.is.only. intended.to.give.a.better.idea.of.what.self-testing.involves.and.that.more.detailed. training.and.follow-up.support.will.be.provided..Each.potential.user.will.be. instructed.on.the.fingerstick.procedure.and.perform.a.fingerstick.as.part.of.the. screening..If.the.person.wants.to.continue.participation.after.seeing.the.DVD.and. performing.a.fingerstick,.he.or.she.should.be.enrolled.in.a.training.class. Clinical Study Information A.clinical.study.was.conducted.by.Roche.Diagnostics.consisting.of.four.visits.to. the.clinical.site..Informed.consent.and.randomization.occurred.at.Visit.1..Testing. began.at.Visit.2..Ninety-one.individuals.completed.at.least.one.visit.after.Visit. 1..The.following.table.outlines.the.demographic.information.for.the.users.who. completed.at.least.one.visit.after.Visit.1. Demographic Number Percent Total.number.of.users 100% Caregivers 4.4% Males Females Age.range...
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User Selection Guidelines N = 297 PB: y = 1.154x - 0.2 Slp CI (1.111,1.198) Int CI (-0.3, -0.2) Correlation = 0.934 N = 463 PB: y = 1.000x + 0.0 Slp CI (1.000,1.030) Int CI (-0.05, 0) Correlation = 0.977...
•. . B iohazard.waste.and.sharps.containers.for.disposal.of.supplies.and.lancets. used.during.practice •. . D isposable.gloves.for.instructor.and.assistants.to.wear.when.assisting.trainees. in.practicing.fingersticks •. . D VD.player •. . T V.monitor •. . S ufficient.copies.of.the.class.outline,.Knowledge Test,.Skills Checklist,.Log.Book,. Certificate of Completion,.and.key.sections.of.the.CoaguChek XS System User Manual,.especially.the.Error Messages section. TRAINING OUTlINE User Training Topic Time CoaguChek XS System Introduction.and.Overview.of.Training.Session.
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Test and Skills Checklist. 3.. . R eview.the.agenda.for.the.training.session..(This.outline.may.be.copied.and. distributed.to.attendees.as.a.detailed.reference.) Show.the.15-minute.Training.DVD,.which.gives.an.overview.of.the.testing. CoaguChek XS System Training DVD procedure,.built-in.quality.control.testing,.and.maintenance. 1.. . R eview.components.of.the.CoaguChek.XS.Meter Review of CoaguChek XS System and Operating •. Display.panel Guidelines •. M.(memory).button •. ON-OFF.button •. Test.strip.guide.cover •. Test.strip.guide. •. Battery.compartment.cover •.
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Training Users for Self-Testing 3.. . R eview.operating.conditions.of.the.meter.and.proper.storage.conditions.of.test. strips •. Operate.meter.at.room.temperature,.59˚. . to.90˚.F.(15˚. . to.32˚.C). •. Operate.meter.with.10%.to.85%.relative.humidity,.without.condensation. •. Avoid.bright.sunlight. •. Operate.the.meter.on.a.flat.surface,.free.of.vibrations. •. Use.the.provided.carrying.case. •. . R ead.the.information.packaged.with.the.test.strips.regarding.up.to. date.product.specifications.and.limitations. •. Read.the.latest.warfarin.package.insert.for.contraindications. Review System Set-Up 1.. . T he.CoaguChek.XS.System.uses.four.AAA.alkaline.batteries,.inserted.into. the.battery.compartment.on.the.back.of.the.meter..Explain.the.importance. of.entering.the.correct.date.and.time..(Each.time.you.run.a.test,.the.meter. compares.its.date.with.the.test.strip’s.expiration.date..If.the.test.strip.is.expired,. the.meter.displays.an.error.message.and.prevents.you.from.running.a.test.) 2..
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Training Users for Self-Testing 2.. . R eview.how.to.prepare.the.lancet.device... Users.pull.off.the.cap.and.insert.a.new.lancet..Provide.these.instructions:. Twist.off.the.lancet’s.protective.cap..Put.the.cap.back.on.the.lancet.device.. To.place.the.cap.back.on,.line.up.the.notch.on.the.cap.with.the.center.of. the.semi-circle..Turn.the.dial.so.that.the.center.of.the.semi-circle.points.to.5.. (The.lancet.device.has.multiple.depth.settings,.so.the.user.can.use.the.setting. that.works.best..The.higher.the.number,.the.deeper.the.penetration..The.first. time.a.person.uses.it,.try.a.depth.setting.of.5..If.the.blood.drop.you.get.is.not. sufficient,.try.a.higher.setting.). Instruct.the.user.to.press.the.plunger..A.yellow.dot.appears.in.the.release. button,.telling.the.user.that.the.device.is.ready..Tell.the.user.to.set.it.aside. while.preparing.for.the.fingerstick. 3.. . R eview.how.to.prepare.for.a.fingerstick,.instructing.the.user.to: •. Wash.the.hand.in.warm,.soapy.water..This.cleans.and.warms.the.hand. •. Massage.the.finger.from.its.base. •. Let.the.hand.hang.loosely.at.his.or.her.side.for.10.to.30.seconds. •. Use.these.techniques.until.the.fingertip.has.good.color. 4.. . R eview.testing.procedures,.instructing.the.user.to.follow.this.process: •. . T he.correct.code.chip.must.be.in.the.meter..The.code.chip. automatically.provides.the.meter.with.the.information.that.is.specific. to.each.lot.of.test.strips..Each.box.of.test.strips.comes.with.a.matching.
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Training Users for Self-Testing 5.. . R eview.collecting.and.applying.the.sample,.instructing.the.user.to.follow.. this.process: •. . M assage.the.finger.from.the.base.until.there.is.increased.color.in.the. fingertip..Keeping.the.hand.down,.press.the.tip.of.the.lancet.firmly. against.the.side.of.the.fingertip..Press.the.release.button. •. . T he.meter.must.be.on.a.table..Find.the.target.area.on.the.test.strip.. •. . W ithin 15 seconds of sticking the fingertip, apply the blood drop from the fingertip to the target area from the side..See.the.user. manual.for.more.information.
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When.the.quality.control.test.is.finished,.a.check.mark.(√).appears.following.the. letters.QC..Then.the.meter.continues.to.run.the.blood.test. The.built-in.quality.control.helps.you.know.that.your.test.strip.has.not.been. damaged..If.you.receive.a.test.error,.look.in.the.manual.for.an.explanation.of.. all.test.errors.. Cleaning/Disinfecting the Review.cleaning.procedures.with.the.user,.instructing.them.to.follow.the.process. detailed.in.the.following.text..Failure.to.follow.these.procedures.may.cause. CoaguChek XS System malfunction.of.the.meter. •... C lean.the.meter.only.when.contaminated.with.blood.. •... D o.not.use.sprays.of.any.sort.. •... E nsure.that.swab.or.cloth.is.only.damp,.not.wet.. Useful tip: to prevent contamination, apply blood via side-dosing directly from the fingertip. To.clean/disinfect.the.exterior.of.the.meter: •... U se.only.the.following.items.for.cleaning/disinfecting.the.CoaguChek.
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Training Users for Self-Testing 1... W ith.the.meter.turned.off,.wipe.the.meter’s.exterior.clean.. Apply.cleaning.agent.for.a.contact.time.of.>1.minute.(refer.to.the. corresponding.product.labeling). Do.not.let.liquid.accumulate.near.any.opening..Make.sure.that.no. liquid.enters.the.meter. 2... W ith.a.lint-free.tissue,.wipe.away.residual.moisture.and.fluids.after. cleaning.the.exterior.. Allow.wiped.areas.to.dry.for.at.least.10.minutes.before.performing.a.test. To.clean/disinfect.the.test.strip.guide: •... U se.only.70%.isopropyl.alcohol.or.10%.bleach.solution.to.clean.the.. CoaguChek.XS.test.strip.guide.. •... D o not use any other cleaning/disinfecting solutions on the test strip guide. Use of other cleaning/disinfecting solutions could result in damage to the meter..
Forms Follow-up for People Who Are Self-Testing OVERVIEW Introduction The.following.forms.are.included.as.part.of.the.CoaguChek.XS.System.training. for.self-testing. These.forms.should.be.used.as.originals..Please.feel.free.to.copy.them.as. needed. •. . . S kills Checklist •. . . K nowledge Test •. . . A nswer.Key •. Certificate of Completion...
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COAGUChEk XS SySTEM SkIllS ChECklIST Trainer.should.check.each.activity.as.it.is.demonstrated.or.described. Assembles Equipment o. . . C oaguChek.XS.meter o. . . C ontainer.of.test.strips. o. . . T est.strip.code.chip o. . . A CCU-CHEK.Softclix.lancet.device.and.lancet Reviews Procedure o. . . S tates.when.coding.is.needed o. . . T urns.meter.off.before.inserting.or.removing.code.chip o.
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COAGUChEk XS SySTEM SkIllS ChECklIST Recalls Results from o. . C orrectly.recalls.results.stored.in.memory Memory Problem Solving o. . R efers.to.Error Messages.in.the.user.manual.when.a.problem.occurs Cleaning o. . S tates.minimum.cleaning.frequency o. . D emonstrates.exterior.cleaning.procedure.as.stated.in.the.user.manual o. . P roperly.cleans.test.strip.guide Battery Replacement o. . D emonstrates.removal.and.replacement.of.batteries Trainee.Name:.._____________________________________________________ Training.Date:.._____________________________________________________...
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COAGUChEk XS SySTEM kNOWlEDGE TEST Mark “T” if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. _____. 1 .. . W hen.coding.the.CoaguChek.XS.Meter,.you.must.use.the.code.chip. from.the.same.test.strip.container.that.you.are.using. _____. 2 .. . A fter.removing.a.test.strip.from.the.container,.it.is.important.to.close.the. cap.tightly. _____. 3 .. . W hen.performing.a.blood.test,.it.is.important.to.hold.the.finger.to.the. strip.until.the.meter.beeps.
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ANSWER kEy For CoaguChek XS System knowledge Test . 1 ... T . 2 ... T . 3 ... T . 4 ... F .–.The.sample.must.be.applied.to.the.test.strip.within.10.minutes.of.removing. the.strip.from.the.container. . 5 ... T . . 6 ... T . 7 ... F .–.If.the.built-in.quality.control.does.not.pass,.a.flashing.“QC”.will.appear.on.