Accu-Chek Inform II Competency Manual
Summary of Inform II Competency
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Northern arizona healthcare accu-chek inform ii competency 2013 sponsored by the education department.
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Directions for completing the 2013 accu-chek inform ii competency there is one module for all sites. This module contains the accu-chek inform ii policy for vvmc and fmc. Please be sure to read the policy for the facility where you will be completing your clinicals. You are responsible for understan...
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Nursing guidelines of practice number: 200.02 page 1 of 7 point of care accu-chek inform ll blood glucose monitoring system policy the accu-chek inform ii system quantitatively measures glucose in whole blood. It is used to monitor and treat abnormal glucose levels. This test is definitive for gluco...
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Page 2 of 7 200.02 point of care accu-chek inform ll blood glucose monitoring system m. Do not get 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. If solution is allowed to collect in any meter opening, severe dam...
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Page 3 of 7 200.02 point of care accu-chek inform ll blood glucose monitoring system h. Interpretation of quality control results a. Results are displayed on the screen as a number. Any result that shows an “out of range” message or “fail” is an indication that the system may not be performing corre...
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Page 4 of 7 200.02 point of care accu-chek inform ll blood glucose monitoring system meter will display a flashing drop above the test strip icon when the test strip is properly inserted indicating that you are ready to apply a blood sample. L. Perform the finger stick with the safe-t-pro plus lance...
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Page 5 of 7 200.02 point of care accu-chek inform ll blood glucose monitoring system a. The date, time, name of person contacted must be documented in the computer in the significant events form including documentation that read back verify (rbv) was done. Ii. In addition, the operator should send a...
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Page 6 of 7 200.02 point of care accu-chek inform ll blood glucose monitoring system d. The use of another person’s id in the accu-chek inform ll meter is considered falsification of a document and may be subject to disciplinary action. 16. Notes a. In any situation where a patient has not been regi...
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Page 7 of 7 200.02 point of care accu-chek inform ll blood glucose monitoring system prepared by/title/date: d. Danielson, mt (ascp), 7/12 karen mcmullin, director, 7/12, 4/13 approved by/title/date: susanne maiden, cno/vp, 6/13 committee approval/date: policy & procedure: 10/06, 5/18/07 nursing pra...
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Hospital guidelines of practice number: hp 300-121 page 1 of 5 effective date: june 12, 1991 title: accu-check inform ii blood glucose monitoring system principle the accu-chek inform ii system quantitatively measures glucose in whole blood. The enzyme on the test strip, mutant variant of quinoprote...
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Hp 300-121 page 2 of 5 reviewed/revised 06/26/13 cleaning and disinfecting the accu-chek inform ii system components meter and base unit cleaning and disinfecting : cleaning and disinfecting the exterior surface of the meter with either clorox bleach wipes is, at minimum, recommended daily for dedic...
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Hp 300-121 page 3 of 5 reviewed/revised 06/26/13 1. Results are displayed on the screen as a number . Any result that shows an “out of range” message or “fail” is an indication that the system may not be performing correctly for patient testing. Procedure patient testing procedure 1. Carefully asses...
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Hp 300-121 page 4 of 5 reviewed/revised 06/26/13 15. After the sample has been obtained, apply gentle pressure to the puncture with a clean gauze square or cotton ball site for several minutes. 16. The measurement is complete when the result is displayed on the screen. Depending upon how high or low...
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Hp 300-121 page 5 of 5 reviewed/revised 06/26/13 the laboratory director/medical director or designee appropriate corrective action is taken in the event of survey failures. Reporting results data is transferred from the meter into cerner as follows: 1. Wireless data transfer: results will automatic...
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Name:_______________________________ lawson #:_____________ date:________ accu-chek inform ii test competency please read the guidelines of practice for point-of-care accu-chek inform ii blood glucose monitoring system and answer the following questions: questions: 1. When does a specimen need to be...
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6. How long are quality control solutions good after opening? A. 15 days b. 30 days c. 45 days d. 90 days 7. If the meter is not working properly you should a. Try to reset the meter by unplugging the dock system b. Place a red “out of service” tag on the meter and take the meter to the lab. C. Borr...
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13. You should touch and hold the drop of blood to the front edge of the accu-chek inform ll test strip. A. True b. False 14. Only capillary whole blood samples should be used when testing the accu-chek inform ll meter and the accu-chek inform ll test strips. A. True b. False.
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Answer sheet for 2013 accu-chek inform ii test competency name________________________________ lawson id #________________ date_________________________________ school/facility name_______________________score___________________ directions: circle the best answer. 1 . A b c d e 2. A b 3. A b c d e 4...
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Vvmc accu-chek inform ii skills checklist critical elements yes no comment 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) de...
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Fmc accu-chek inform ii skills checklist critical elements yes no comment 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) dem...