McKesson TRUEresult - Training Checklist

TRUEresult
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Blood Glucose System Training Checklist (Please print)
Name_______________________________________________________
4. Quality Control Tests
____ Understands manufacturers instructions for control testing
____ Understands the purpose of the automatic self-check of the Meter upon insertion of Test Strip
into Test Port
____ Understands the purpose of Control Tests, the frequency of testing, and the number of
Control levels to be tested
____ Understands the testing temperature range and what may result if testing temperature is out of
range
____ Identifies correct (unopened vs. opened) Expiration Dates on the Control bottle.
____ Identifies the correct Control range for the Control level and understands the troubleshooting
if the Control Test result is not within the acceptable range
____ Demonstrates the procedure using the Glucose Control Solution
____ Records the Control Test result on the TRUEresult Quality Control Log
5. Blood Collection
____
Understands the proper technique of capillary blood collection for both finger and forearm samples
____ Understands when finger should be used instead of forearm
____ Demonstrates the ability to obtain a sufficient amount of blood for testing from both a finger
tip and forearm
____
Understands facility’s procedure on obtaining venous blood samples and the correct tubes to use
6. Demonstration of Blood Glucose Testing
____ Demonstrates proper blood glucose testing procedure for the TRUEresult System
____ Understands the proper blood application to the Sample Tip and the significance of the
symbols in the Display
7. Patient Blood Glucose Test Results
____ Demonstrates the proper documentation of test results
____ Understands the troubleshooting if test results are not within the patient target range (e.g.,
perform Quality Control Tests, repeat test, possible therapy change after consultation with
Doctor or Diabetes Healthcare Professional, etc.)
____ Understands that use of Memory feature may not be appropriate for multi-patient facilities
____ Proper disposal of biohazardous materials per facility policy and procedures
8. Care and Storage
____ Understands proper infection control policy and procedure for cleaning and disinfecting meter
____ Demonstrates battery replacement
____ Understands proper storage of Meter, Test Strips, and Glucose Control Solution
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