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Kate H posted a reply on Re: iSTAT CG8 capillary issue, what are you doi...

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:57 AM

Said: We suppress differently based on area. We have iSTATs in RT, ED, CCU, NICU, and OR. We asked the medical directors for each area if they'd rather lose capillary samples or K and iCa. Understandably, NICU was the only one who preferred t...

Gloria MacLean posted a reply on Re: Glucometer Test Strip/QC Dating

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 8:25 AM

Said: @ Tracy-- I'd like to know more about how you do that! Please PM or email me with your step-by-step process. Thanks!

Lacey CAMPBELL MHS MLS ASCP CM posted a new Topic

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 8:02 AM

HDR Comparison of Analyzers

Good morning, for each POCC that covers CVOR, please explain your process in detail for comparing HDR every six months. It would be even better if you are able to share your worksheet to show how you compare the results. Do you use 10% as your "passing" acceptability criteria from analyzer to analyzer? We have three HMS and usually compare 2 of the 3 and then switch the next 6 months to the other one in rotation. Does your hospital do the same? Thank you so much!

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Andrew Caro posted a reply on Re: Digital Competencies

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:34 PM

Said: We do both unfortunately, we have the physical copy filled out and then we go into Symplr to sign them off. Then we have a massive excel spreadsheet that we use to help assist keeping up with everyone's 6 month and annual competencies. ...

Cindy Engbert posted a reply on Re: MediaLab for Waived Competencies

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 8:38 AM

Said: I use it for waived competencies. I have it setup so that staff review the procedure, and take a quiz. I then have an "Activity recorded by admin" called Completion of a Quality Control, Blind Sample, or Direct Observation. An admin is ...