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In-service plan for blood glucose testing
Certication and Prociency
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-Service Checklist
Explain the facility’s policy for the ordering and performance of blood glucose testing.
Review the facility’s policy for operator certication and periodic competency checks.
Review the components of the ACCU-CHEK Inform II system.
Review the calibration procedure of the ACCU-CHEK Inform II meter.
Review the steps to enter test strip codes (if user competency is required).
Explain any special instructions or restrictions for specimen collection, such as
interferences, and the fact that capillary, venous, or arterial whole blood specimens may
be used.
Review the steps of proper patient preparation.
Explain the proper use of the lancet device and review the steps for obtaining a blood
sample.
Indicate the location of any extra testing supplies and the proper storage of the test strips
and glucose control solutions.
Review the proper testing procedure with the ACCU-CHEK Inform II meter and the
documentation of a patient glucose result.
Explain the follow-up procedure for any patient glucose level that exceeds critical or
reportable limits established by the facility.
Review signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
Review your facility’s policy for quality control testing, documentation, how to handle any
control results that are not in the acceptable range, and how to record corrective action.
Review the procedure for reviewing test information.
Discuss your facility’s infection control policy.
Review your facility’s policy for the performance of preventive maintenance.
Review the preventive maintenance procedures including:
Cleaning and disinfecting the ACCU-CHEK Inform II system.
Describe the basic error codes and troubleshooting steps that may occur when using
the ACCU-CHEK Inform II system.
Review prociency and linearity testing, if appropriate.