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Jeremy Williford posted a reply on Re: Newborn Assessment

Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 at 12:24 PM

Said: : "There are no POCT devices approved for use with CSF that I am aware of."

Jade Miller posted a new Topic

Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 at 12:08 PM

Newborn Assessment

: "In our nursing newborn assessment protocol, nurses check for the presence of an opening at the base of the spine or anywhere along the spine of newborns. If an opening is noted, they check for drainage, and if noted, they would like a
POCT way to check the fluid for glucose. Does anyone do this or know what methods are available?

Thanks,..."

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Carrie Bell posted a reply on Re: Provider Performed Microscopy

Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 at 11:59 AM

Said: : "This can be accomplished through participation in a PPMP annual competency assessment. Each clinic has a "PPMP administrator" on site who is responsible for ensuring that each provider annually performs the required six elements of compe...

Rita Oubre posted a new Topic

Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 at 11:42 AM

Provider Performed Microscopy

: "I would like to know how other facilities handles PPM competencies and QC requirements for PPM procedures in physician offices."

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Ramona Lanzo posted a reply on Re: CMS S&C 15-11 Off-Label/Modified Use of Wai...

Wednesday, Apr 20, 2016 at 2:03 PM

Said: : "Hemocue doesn't use the words "critically ill" but it does address the limitations in using FSWB as it states, "In cases of severe hypotension and peripheral circulatory failure, glucose measurement from capillary samples may be misleadin...