Nova StatStrip Glucometer Before Super User hands-on training please do tutorial on KP Learn so your training session will be more meaningful. 1. Access the KP Learn website at http://kplearn.kp.org 2. Enter StatStrip Training into Learning Catalog Search window 3. Click Launch, located on the right side. 4. Start the tutorial. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the entire presentation. 5. Once completed, access the Transcript tab click on the Print Certificate of Completion 6. Submit to the Educator/ADA/Clinical Supervisor
NOVA STAT STRIP GLUCOSE METER Results are automatically transmitted when the meter is placed in the docking station. The middle green light will flash when data is transmitting. An error screen will be displayed if the meter is removed before data transfer is complete.
NOVA STAT STRIP GLUCOSE METER QC must be done every 24 hrs or as needed (i.e. pt symptoms do not match results, drop meter, etc.)
NOVA STAT STRIP GLUCOSE METER Touch screen or press OK to wake up meter Push Login or OK soft key Operator ID NUID# For INPATIENT areas, enter operator ID by SCANNING your barcode For AMBULATORY areas, MANUALLY enter your operator ID Press QC button on meter
Scan barcode on Strip vial and press Accept NOVA STAT STRIP GLUCOSE METER
NOVA STAT STRIP GLUCOSE METER
NOVA STAT STRIP GLUCOSE METER
HIGH value indicated by a single arrow up LOW value indicated by a single arrow down CRITICAL VALUES: >400 HIGH <40 LOW NOVA STAT STRIP GLUCOSE METER To accept a result, press the ACCEPT button For REJECTED results (i.e. pt symptoms do not match results) and CRITICAL VALUES, you MUST enter a COMMENT Comments (choose up to three): Repeated Test Procedure Error Treat Patient Lab Draw Notify MD Do not accept this Do not accept prior Accept this
Meter saves up to 1000 results in its memory NOVA STAT STRIP GLUCOSE METER
NOVA STAT STRIP GLUCOSE METER
NOVA STAT STRIP GLUCOSE METER Clean meter after EACH patient use following locally approved infection control policies. Thoroughly wipes the surface of the meter (top, bottom, left, and right sides) with locally approved germicidal wipe (i.e. PDI Sani-Cloth PLUS, Clorox wipe) a minimum of 3 times horizontally and 3 times vertically, avoiding the meter s bar code scanner, electrical connector, and making sure that no fluid enters the test strip port. Allow to air dry. Never reuse a previously soiled wipe. (Clorox wipes used only for disinfecting the meters used on C. difficile isolation patients).
SAN DIEGO Service Area Competency Validation Tool: Blood Glucose Monitoring Quality Control Job Category: RN, LVN, Medical Assistant, Nursing Student Rationale for Selection: major job function high risk low volume problem prone new equipment/technology Method of Validation: Direct observation Name: NUID: Department/Location: Quality Control Test 1. Checks expiration,verbalizes: 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. Writes date on the Control Solutions and Test Strip Bottle if 1 st to open it. 2. Touches screen or presses OK to wake up monitor 3. Enters seven digit NUID number 5. Selects Quality Control Test from main menu 5. Enters Strip Lot number (manual or scan) and presses Accept on screen. Keeps screen horizontal 6. Enters QC Lot number (manual or scan) 7. Inserts gold metal end of Strip into meter 8. Gently shakes QC bottle and applies one drop of QC to end of strip. When it passes, presses Accept Able to teach others Performance (check one for each criteria) Performed Independently Performed with coaching Unable to perform 04/13 gs
SAN DIEGO Service Area Competency Validation Tool: Blood Glucose Monitoring Quality Control Job Category: RN, LVN, Medical Assistant, Nursing Student 9. Performs both low and high controls 10. If QC fails, presses Comment on screen and selects comment from menu Disinfecting the Meter 1. Cleans meter after EACH patient use following local approved infection control policies, thoroughly wipes the surface of the meter (top, bottom, left, and right sides) with locally approved germicidal wipe (i.e. PDI Sani-cloth AF, Clorox wipe) a minimum of 3 times horizontally and 3 times vertically, avoiding the meter s bar code scanner, electrical connector, and making sure that no fluid enters the test strip port. Ensures the meter surface stays wet for 3 minutes when using PDI Sani-Cloth AF and 5 minutes when using Clorox wipes, then allows to air dry. Never re-uses a previously soiled wipe. (Clorox wipes used only for disinfecting the meters used on C. difficile isolation patients) Able to teach others Performance (check one for each criteria) Performed Independently Performed with coaching Unable to perform Downloading Results 1. Places meter in docking/charging station 2. Verbalizes that meter is ready when Data Transfer Complete prompts on meter Patient Testing 1. Washes hands and dons gloves. 2. Touches screen or OK soft key to wake up meter 3. Presses Login on Home Screen 4. Enter Operator ID (NUID) number and presses Accept 5. Enters patient Medical Record Number on Patient Screen, presses Accept 6. Goes to Insert Strip screen and inserts gold metal end of strip into meter 7. Cleans patient site with soap and water. 8. Goes to Apply Blood screen and applies blood sample: The test strip must fill completely upon touching the blood droplet. If the test strip does not fill completely, does not touch the test strip to the blood droplet a second time. Discards the test strip and repeats the test with a new test strip. Places meter horizontally on bedside table or holds meter with wet test strip slanted downward. 9. Goes to Patient Result screen. After result displays, removes and disposes of test strip. Views result and documents on appropriate record. To accept result, presses Accept 10. For critical value, presses Comment and selects comment (up to three) from menu 04/13 gs
SAN DIEGO Service Area Competency Validation Tool: Blood Glucose Monitoring Quality Control Job Category: RN, LVN, Medical Assistant, Nursing Student 11. After disinfecting meter places in docking station. 12. Performs hand hygiene. Able to teach others Performance (check one for each criteria) Performed Independently Performed with coaching Unable to perform Final Rating Expert - teaches others Independent performs independently (Check One): Novice - performs with coaching Not Met - unable to perform even with coaching Action Plan Required Action Plan: Revalidation Date Validator s signature and title: Date 04/13 gs
San Diego Service Area Nova Glucometer Name: Date: NUID #: Dept/Loc: INSTRUCTIONS: Circle your answers. 1. How often is Quality Control (QC) run? a. Once every 24 hours b. Never 2. Common sources of failed QC are: a. Running a vial other than the one scanned b. Not mixing the vial before testing c. Every month d. What is QC? c. QC material expired d. All of the above 3. Beside running QC every 24 hours, what other times are good to run QC a. After dropping the meter c. For competency of an operator (new / existing) b. After opening a new bottle of strips d. All of the above 4. QC strips and solution have the following expiration dates which must be written on the container after opening the vial(s) a. Test strips 180 days and QC c. Test strips 180 days and QC solutions solution 180 days 90 days b. Test strips 90 days and QC d. Test strips 90 days and QC solutions solutions 180 days 90 days 5. A lithium Battery exhibiting any of the following conditions should be removed from use and disposed properly when... a. It has exceeded its expiration date c. The battery is leaking b. The battery case is showing d. All of the above swelling, cracked, or damage 6. To reset the meter one must remove the battery and count to 10 then replace the battery a. True b. False 7. The patient s glucose result is >600, what steps may be taken next? a. Repeat test c. Have the laboratory run a glucose test b. Notify MD d. All of the above 8. For legal reasons, operators should not, for any reason, share their NUID, or sign onto a meter for someone else to perform patient testing. a. True b. False 9. Notifications may be sent to the Nova StatStrip Meter by the Point of Care Coordinator. How do you acknowledge that you read the message? a. Turn the meter off, then turn the meter back on again. b. Touch the prompt I read this message on the Nova StatStrip touchscreen c. Ignore the message and do not do a glucose test 10. Critical Range results must be communicated to the clinician and must be documented both in the Health Connect Chart and glucometer. a. True b. False NOVA Score: /10 % Validator s Signature