Accu-Chek Inform II Manual
Summary of Inform II
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In-service plan for blood glucose testing www.Poc.Roche.Com.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Page 2 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing table of contents section 1: introduction • introduction / how to use this guide 3-4 section 2: pre-in-service activities • operator in-servicing policies and processes 5-9 • hospital key personnel list • site assessment for in-servicing • accu-...
Page 3: Section 1: Introduction
Page 3 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing section 1: introduction communication and planning are key to a successful in-service and implementation! Introduction / how to use this guide roche diagnostics is pleased to offer this guide to assist you in creating and executing comprehensive...
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Page 4 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing hospital’s commitment roche diagnostics is committed to a successful implementation. The hospital, in return, must also make a commitment to: • proactively involve all necessary staff and administration. • stress the importance of participation ...
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Page 5 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing section 2: pre-in-service activities operator in-servicing policies and processes process table what happens who is responsible related procedures an operator certification program is developed for the purpose of training operators in the proper...
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Page 6 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing hospital key personnel list name/title department phone # / fax # role (during in-service planning or execution).
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Page 7 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing site assessment for in-servicing considerations site specific needs for in-service training list the total number of users that need to be trained if train the trainer format is chosen, list how may trainers must be trained list the minimum and ...
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Page 8 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing accu-chek inform ii blood glucose system – sample in-service schedule monday, month, 2012 time location 7:00 a.M. - 8:00 a.M. Classroom c 8:00 a.M. - 9:00 a.M. Classroom c 9:00 a.M. - 10:00 a.M. Classroom c 11:00 a.M. - 12:00 p.M. Classroom c 1:...
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Page 9 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing commonly asked questions during in-service training use form below to prepare for questions during in-service training 1. What are the appropriate id numbers for operator and patient? 2. What should i do if my operator id is denied? 3. When is q...
Page 10: Planning
Page 10 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing section 3: operator in-service planning introduction quality patient care demands that tests are performed correctly, testing equipment is maintained properly, and personnel are thoroughly trained. Training and in-servicing are most often used ...
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Page 11 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing in-service objectives the operator will learn and understand: • essential facility policies for bedside glucose testing • infection control and safety principles and policies • proper specimen collection procedures • proper calibration (coding)...
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Page 12 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing blood glucose monitoring supplies • accu-chek inform ii system (meter, base unit, accessory box, code key reader)* (1 system for every 1-2 operators) • accu-chek inform ii test strips and code key (1 vial for every 1-2 operators) • accu-chek in...
Page 13: Training and Exercises
Page 13 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing training and exercises accu-chek inform ii operator certification: in-service agenda topic estimated time to present or practice i. Operator certification in-service overview 10 minutes ii. View the accu-chek inform ii system hospital in-servic...
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Page 14 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing operator certification in-service overview 1. Review in-service agenda. 2. Explain the institution’s policy for the ordering and performance of ancillary blood glucose testing. 3. Review the policy for operator certification. Explain that each ...
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Page 15 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing topic policy comments entering patient ids verifying test strip codes adding comments to results documentation of patient results follow-up on patient results that are unexpected or that exceed critical limits qc testing schedule qc results dis...
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Page 16 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing view the accu-chek inform ii system interactive learning tool or in-service video view the accu-chek inform ii system hospital in-service video/dvd or interactive learning tool (optional). This will provide an overview of the testing procedure,...
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Page 17 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing accu-chek inform ii calibration (coding) procedure: 1. Turn the meter on. 2. Enter your operator id via the barcode scanner or manually according to facility policy. 3. Touch to confirm and display the main menu. 4. Touch to open the main menu ...
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Page 18 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing specimen collection note: follow all facility safety and infection control policies when collecting blood samples. Note: consider using the capillary blood sampling – interactive learning tool in this section. Fingerstick sample collection note...
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Page 19 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing 7. Cleanse the puncture site by means of allow the site to air dry completely before puncturing. 8. Advise the patient of imminent puncture. 9. Example text using safe-t-pro ® plus lancet: a. Twist off the protective cap of the safe-t-pro plus ...
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Page 20 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing performing patient testing note: observe all facility infection control and safety policies when performing or practicing patient testing. 1. Wash hands and don gloves. 2. Turn the accu-chek inform ii meter on by pressing the on/off button. 3. ...
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Page 21 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing 17. Document the blood glucose result according to facility policy. 18. Perform any cleaning and disinfecting required by hospital policy after each patient test. 19. Place the meter into its base unit to upload the result into the data managem...
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Page 22 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing 6. From the main menu, touch control testing. 7. Barcode scan or manually select the level of control that you wish to test according to facility policy. 8. Verify the test strip code by one of the following means according to facility policy: ...
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Page 23 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing review results – recalling test information 1. Turn the accu-chek inform ii meter on by pressing the on/off button. 2. Barcode scan or manually enter your operator id according to facility policy and touch to confirm and display the main menu. ...
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Page 24 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing • non-numeric blood glucose results could include the following: • hi – the result may be above the reading range of the system • lo – the result may be below the reading range of the system • rr hi – the result may be above the reportable rang...
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Page 25 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing accu-chek inform ii system maintenance cleaning and disinfecting the accu-chek inform ii system important cleaning and disinfecting guidelines: • frequency of cleaning and disinfecting: − at minimum, accu-chek inform ii meters are cleaned and d...
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Page 26 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing other quality assurance procedures linearity testing linearity testing (if required) – nurses may be asked to test 3-6 solutions to determine the linear range (or reporting range) of the meter. Note: use personal protection equipment as require...
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Page 27 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing proficiency testing proficiency testing (if required) – explain that nurses may be asked to perform a test on an unknown blood sample 3-4 times per year. This test is to be performed as if it were a patient test and is a way of ensuring consist...
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Page 28 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing certification and proficiency this page is intended to be used by a designated trainer to ensure all system components and procedures have been reviewed and discussed prior to competency testing of an end user. Accu-chek inform ii system in-ser...
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Page 29 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing accu-chek inform ii system test name: id#: date: unit: mark “t” if the statement is true and “f” if the statement is false. T f 1. Before running a patient test, you must be sure the test strip lot number on the test strip vial corresponds to t...
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Page 30 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing fill in the blanks. 15. Where are the expiration dates for test strips and control solutions found? 16. Where can a troubleshooting guide for the accu-chek inform ii system be found? 17. “hi” on the accu-chek inform ii system display indicates ...
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Page 31 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing accu-chek inform ii system test answer key 1. T 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. T 6. T 7. T 8. T 9. F 10. F 11. T 12. T 13. T 14. T 15. On the vial or bottle labels or in the meter 16. The accu-chek inform ii system operator’s manual 17. 600, above 18. 10, b...
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Page 32 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing accu-chek inform ii system skills checklist trainer should check activity as it is demonstrated or described. User assembles equipment accu-chek inform ii system accu-chek inform ii test strips accu-chek inform ii glucose control solution blood...
Page 33: Section 4: Appendix
Page 33 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing section 4: appendix accu-chek inform ii system trainer skills checklist trainer’s name: user id: date: examiner should check each activity as it is demonstrated or described by trainer demonstrates proficiency assembling equipment for in-servic...
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Page 34 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing quality control testing understands facility policy regarding purpose and frequency of control testing properly demonstrates qc testing procedure including: • understands when qc testing must be performed according to policy • understands that ...
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Page 35 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing system cleaning and maintenance demonstrates the cleaning and disinfecting procedures of accu-chek inform ii system as stated in the operator’s manual and hospital policy use of in-service plan, system test and skills checklist demonstrates tot...
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Page 36 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing notes:.
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Page 37 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing general information roche diagnostics has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all the information contained in this plan is correct at the time of printing. However, roche diagnostics reserves the right to make any changes necessary with...
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Page 38 of 39 in-service plan for blood glucose testing revision history revised pages for this manual are provided by roche diagnostics when necessary. Publication reference number date pages affected 4830-00-1112 november 2012 new document.
Page 39: Accu-Chek
Certificate of attendance this certifies that has successfully completed the accu-chek ® inform ii system for blood glucose testing training program facilitator: date:.