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3. Quality Control

QC is run to test the accuracy of
Meter
Strips
QC Solution
Operator

Show

Running a QC

Explain

Getting rid of the first drop
Expiry dates (3 months from opening)
Content of solutions (Sugar water & dye)
What to do if the QC fails

Reference: Chapter 4 of Operator Manual

Q: When do you run a QC Test?
A: Hospital policy/pot change/
unexpected patient result/
dropped meter

Notes

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Summary of Contents for Accu-Chek Inform II

Page 1: ...Guide for Trainers Inform II 6452 AccuCheck Inform II linktrainer21 2 11 indd 1 24 02 2011 10 31...

Page 2: ...the information contained in this guide is correct at the time of printing However Roche reserves the right to make any changes necessary without notice as part of ongoing product development Any upda...

Page 3: ...o give a copy of this record to the relevant person authority within the Trust To inform the relevant training co ordinator of any people that decline mandatory update training To ensure that the Poin...

Page 4: ...ols needed for the training session Meter Strips QC solutions Lancing device Local Blood Glucose testing policy Attendance sheet Notes 6452 AccuCheck Inform II linktrainer21 2 11 indd 4 24 02 2011 10...

Page 5: ...de Sections 1 Why Training 2 Meter and Strips 3 Quality Control 4 Patient Preparation 5 Laboratory Involvement 6 Further Reading and References 6452 AccuCheck Inform II linktrainer21 2 11 indd 5 24 02...

Page 6: ...for ensuring that they keep up to date with their personal training needs Reference Section 6 of this document Q Who says it is important A Department of Health MHRA NMC ABA RCN Local Policy Notes 645...

Page 7: ...r shared Patient ID audit trail and clear identification of results Barcode scanning of both Show On Off button Touchscreen Press with fingertips only What to do if damaged Scanner Dangers of laser in...

Page 8: ...strip Gold end in meter Where and when to dose Measurement range of meter 0 6 33 3 mmol L Explain Use of arterial venous blood Reference page 35 37 of Operator Manual Q Why must the lid be kept closed...

Page 9: ...f the first drop Expiry dates 3 months from opening Content of solutions Sugar water dye What to do if the QC fails Reference Chapter 4 of Operator Manual Q When do you run a QC Test A Hospital policy...

Page 10: ...at to use daily What to use for blood contamination Where to obtain New strips New solution New meter New workstation Troubleshooting Reference Chapter 10 and 11 of Operator manual Notes 6452 AccuChec...

Page 11: ...to avoid Neonatal choices What lancing device Obtaining a blood sample Health and safety Disposing of strip and lancing device Reference Chapter 3 of Operator Manual Notes Q What are the risks of impr...

Page 12: ...ons and test limitations Most up to date reference Q When should you not use a capillary sample A Dehydration Diabetic Keto Acidosis DKA Shock Hyperosmolar non ketotic coma HONK Peripheral occlusive d...

Page 13: ...this date onto the quality control solution bottles Other times to perform quality control Every new pot of test strips If the meter is dropped If you get an unexpected result New meter If the quality...

Page 14: ...dge Skills Framework 2008 Atkin S H et al Fingerstick Glucose Determination in Shock Annals of Internal Medicine 114 1020 1024 1991 Sandler M et al Misleading Capillary Glucose Measurements Practical...

Page 15: ...2010 Roche Information correct at time of going to print 2010 Roche Diagnostic Limited Charles Avenue Burgess Hill RH15 9RY Head office 01444 256000 www roche diagnostics co uk 05519799001_0311 6452 A...