Vvmc Accu-Chek Inform Ii Skills Checklist - Accu-Chek Inform II Competency Manual

Critical Elements
1. Demonstrates knowledge of Accu-chek Inform II meter and the dock station
 Demonstrates knowledge of proper equipment used (soap, water, gauze pads)
 Demonstrates knowledge and importance of proper lot number verification)
 Demonstrates knowledge of proper test strip application
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Properly doses the test strip
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Enters Operator ID and Patient ID according to policy (Scan own badge, and wristband)
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Understands why meter needs to be docked after use (charges battery)
2. Quality Control
 States when controls are routinely run (once every 24 hrs—or every use day)
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States when to discard control solution (at exp. date or 90 days after opening)
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States what to do when control result fails to fall within the acceptable range
(repeat the test and document remedial action with a comment)
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Demonstrates correct procedure for Hi & Lo solution testing
3. Hospital Critical Limits, Documentation and Follow-up
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States critical values (<60 or >450 mg/Dl; notify provider of critical results)
0-6 months (<40 or >200 mg/dL
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Demonstrates importance of comments (notify provider/ or notify RN) and repeat criteria
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States when venous sample is sent to central laboratory for confirmation
(<30 or >500 mg/dL 6 months to Adult) (<30 or>500mg/dL 0-6months)
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States emergency ID # when patient is unidentified (0911911). Verbalizes how to enter a
custom comment (patient's name)
5. Cleaning
 States proper infection control and safety practices
States cleaning techniques for the meter – wipe ACCU-CHEK Inform II meter with Asepti-
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wipes
 States the importance of not getting liquid into the strip port- If liquid does get into the
test strip port, immediately dry the components with a dry cloth or gauze pad.
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State cleaning frequency (after each patient use, at time of quality control, once every 24
hours)
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States how to document cleaning electronically in the meter
States cleaning precautions – After cleaning, wait until the meter is completely dry before
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docking.
Employee: I have read the Guidelines of Practice for Point of Care Accu-Chek Inform II Blood Glucose Monitoring System.
I feel competent to perform above skills. I understand that the use of another person's ID or a false patient identification in
the ACCU-CHECK Inform II meter is considered falsification of a document and may result in disciplinary action.
Signature:______________________________________/Lawson No____________Date______________________:
Trainers: The above skills have been successfully demonstrated and stated correctly. By signing this competency check list.
Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ____________

VVMC ACCU-CHEK Inform II Skills Checklist

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