Kaiser Permanente SCPMG Laboratory Systems

Medical Care Program Point of Care Testing

California Division – South

Competency Exam

Employee Name:______NUID# ______Date:______

Validator:______Validator’s Signature: ______PASS/FAIL

All testing personnel using the meter will successfully complete the following tasks:

Tasks / () / Validator Initials
Turn the meter on/ Wake the meter up.
Enter their assigned Operator ID via on screen keypad or barcode scan.
Enter or scan the test strip lot number information.
  • Keep the Stat Strip Glucose Test Strip vial tightly closed when not in use. Test strips should only be stored in the original vial at room temp.

Enter the patient’s MRN number via on screen keypad or barcode scan.
Place the test strip into the meter.
Take a blood sample from a patient. (capillary, arterial or venous)
Place a drop of blood on the test strip.
  • Warning: The test strip must fill completely upon touching the blood droplet. If the test strip does not fill completely, do not touch the test strip to the blood droplet a second time. Discard the test strip and repeat the test with a new test strip.

View test data on screen. Accept or reject the result.
If applicable, enter a ‘Comment’ (e.g. MD Notified)
Remove and dispose of the test strip.
Perform QC testing as required.
Recall and review on-board test data.
Dock the meter in a Data Docking Station to automatically upload stored meter data and download updated setup information.
Replace the Battery.
Clean the meter.

All testing personnel will answer the following 5 questions(Passing score ≥ 80%)

Circle Correct Answer

  1. Once opened, test strips are good for 180 days and control solutions are good for 90 days or until manufacturer’s printed expiration date whichever comes first.
/ True False
  1. Comments are mandatory when documenting:
a)Action taken when QC results are out of range.
b)Action taken when critical patient results are obtained.
c)All of the above / a b c
  1. Once opened, control solutions and test strips must be dated with open and expiration date.
/ True False
  1. Which of the following are true about cleaning the meter?
a)Clean/disinfect the meter surface with locally approved disinfectant wipes (i.e. Sani Wipes)between every patient.
b)Clean/disinfect the meter surface with 10% bleach wipes (i.e. Clorox wipes) for isolation and C. diff. patients.
c)All of the above / a b c
  1. The test strip must fill completely upon touching the blood droplet. If the test strip does not fill completely, do not touch the test strip to the blood droplet a second time. Discard the test strip and repeat the test with a new strip.
/ True False

Score: /5 ______% Validator Initials:_____

RemediationScore: /5 _____% Remediation Validator Initials:____

Nova StatStrip Competency/MWA/08/31/2012