METHODIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Abbott Precision Xceed Pro Blood Glucose Skills Checklist

Circle competency status:

Initial

12 months

Annual

Retraining

Name/Title (printed):_____________________________________Facility/Unit:_______________
Methods of assessment: 1-Direct observation of pt testing; 2-Record/Report monitoring; 3-Pt test/QC results review;
4-Direct observation of PM performance; 5-Testing previously analyzer specimens (PT); 6-Eval of problem-solving skills
Method of
Assessment

Clinical Skill

Evaluator
Initials & Date

1. Describe steps to locate the Glucose Testing, (Abbott PXP) Ancillary Bedside Policy Procedure on
MHS Intranet/ PolicyTech and complete the written knowledge assessment in HealthStream.
1. Demonstrates Quality Control (QC):

Performs 2 levels of quality control

Scans control and test strip barcodes

States and/or demonstrates troubleshooting actions for out-of-range quality control results

States proper comment codes for out-of-range quality control results

2. Performs patient testing:

Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Demonstrates proper sample collection

Enters operator ID into the meter (scan badge or manually enter operator ID)

Performs patient identification: scans patient ID bracelet, verifies patient name and date of birth.
Actively confirms patient identification by entering the patients date of birth into the meter.

Prepares patient for sampling:

Scans test strip

+ inserts test strip into glucometer
+ properly cleans the fingerstick site
+ performs finger or heel stick according to policy
+ wipes first drop of blood and samples second drop of blood
+ states action to take for higher/lower than expected patient results
+ enter correct comment code after running patient tests
3. Verbalizes MHS policy for critical results.
4. Downloads data into system via applicable system (Docking station or cable)
5. Demonstrates recall of patient results from the Data Review Section
6. Locates troubleshooting information for system error messages.
7. Identifies acceptable battery type used
8. Demonstrates proper cleaning maintenance.

Population Related Considerations

1.

Infant/Toddler: Performs lateral heel stick to obtain blood sample. Allows time for the patient to calm
down. Provides comfort measures, such as pacifier.

2.

Geriatric: Describes precautions specific to integumentary changes commonly present in the geriatric
patient, including decreased soft tissue due to aging and bruising or skin tears due to fragile skin and
dehydration.

Evaluator
Initials & Date

Train the Trainer (if applicable)

Review Precision Xceed Pro Training Outline and Checklist
Other:__________________________________________________________________________________________________
I have completed the HealthStream components for this certification within the past 30 days and assume full responsibility for meeting and maintaining certification requirements.
I understand I am responsible for all Point of Care laboratory testing performed and documented using my lab access ID. Using another persons ID, or allowing another to use mine,
would constitute falsification of patient records and could be grounds for termination.
I verify I have read and understand the Policy and agree to follow the correct procedures. I understand failure to do so could adversely affect patient care.

Employee Signature: ____________________________________________ Employee ID _______________________________

MHS Staff/TravelersEmployee 3/4 ID Number

Evaluator Statement: I have observed that this operator has successfully demonstrated the correct
techniques for proper reagent handling and/or instrument operation. This operator has successfully
explained quality control and patient result documentation.
Evaluator/Trainer Name/Title (printed): ___________________________________________________
Signature/Initials: ______________________________________________________ Date Completed: _______________________
Take this to your educator or super trainer to run both levels of QC (low and high) and patient demo. Scan
the barcode on the skills checklist page to run the patient demo.

Training Code
01/2012,12/2015, 02/2016

Maintained by: Unit Nurse Director/Educator