Accu-Chek Inform II Training Guide

PHSA Laboratories CW Site - Point of Care
Title: CWPC_GLU_0140 Accu-Chek Inform II Training Guide
Medical Approval: Dr Benjamin Jung Medical Approval Date: 27 Dec 2016
Version: 1.2 Implementation Date: 7/2/2019 11:55:59 PM
Folder Name: CW\Point of Care\Whole Blood Glucose
This is a controlled document for CW use only. Any printed copies are uncontrolled unless specified. Please refer to Lab QMS
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Hospital; Women’s Health Centre; Sunny Hill Health Centre; Canuck Place,
BC Cancer Agency – Vancouver Site).
Obtaining the Operator ID
 Each Operator has a unique Operator ID # - DO NOT SHARE WITH OTHER
STAFF.
 Bar Codes – given to the Clinical Nursing Educator/Leader from Point of Care
Technologist.
 (Quarterly Operator Status reports – issued by POCT to the Clinical Nursing
Educator/ Leader)
Cleaning and Disinfecting the Meter
• CAVIWIPES @ PHSA – this is the manufacturer approved cleaning wipe
• DO NOT USE OTHER BRAND – eg. ACCEL TB wipes are corrosive to the meter
touch screen
Glucose meters and Base Units are cleaned & disinfected:
• After each patient use (meter only) - before replacing into the meter tote box
or base unit.
• When visibly soiled
• Remove the meter from the base unit
• Uplug Base Unit if it is to be cleaned to eliminate electrical hazard.
To Clean:
• Gently wipe surfaces with Caviwipe to clean or disinfect.
• Do not allow pooling on the touch screen or contact surfaces.
• Same cleaning wipe can be used for all parts of meter/base unit.
• meter has only one opening – strip port entry
• Always allow meter and base unit to thoroughly air dry before putting back into
use
To Disinfect:
• If visibly soiled wipe to remove soil then wipe with a 2
nd
wipe for disinfection.
• To Disinfect / Decontaminate – allow the surface to remain wet for 3 minutes,
wipe dry.
HANDS ON - Work on a clean surface. Use paper towel or tissue. Do not place
reagents directly on surface.
(HAND OUT METERS, REAGENTS, Temporary Operator ID Bar Codes)
Performing a Quality Control Test:

Accu-Chek Inform II Specifications

General

Sample Size	0.6 µL
Test Time	5 seconds
Memory Capacity	1000 test results
Display	LCD
Measurement Range	10 to 600 mg/dL
Connectivity	Infrared
Sample Type	Capillary whole blood
Operating Temperature	16 to 32°C (61 to 90°F)
Relative Humidity	10 to 90% non-condensing