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Marcelino Gabriel posted a reply on Re: iSTAT cartridge traceability

Today at 3:46 PM

Said: Good afternoon Monica, I used to have iSTATs but has since transitioned to epoc where the cartridges are stored at room temperature and are good until the manufacturer expiration date.We used to deliver the cartridges to th...

Glen McDaniel posted a reply on Re: Training vs. Competency with POC

Today at 3:45 PM

Said: There is no reason why you need 2 separate documents. The important thing is you document initial training (before testing), then 6 month competency and annual competency. Part of the initial training is staff demonstration of knowledge/skil...

Robin Banks created a new Blog Post

Today at 3:35 PM

CLo Test replacement?

Our labs have used CLO test for years to test for H. pylori. We have been recently informed that is no longer going to be available. Is anyone using a POC version in their GI units? What is the name of the test and how well does it wor...

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Kayla Cooper posted a reply on Re: Training vs. Competency with POC

Today at 3:26 PM

Said: Hi Amanda! We have a training document that includes acknowledgement of some important policies and a quiz to demonstrate and prove their ability to use the device. For waived testing, we do not require observed competencies. It is trac...

Angie Yost posted a reply on Re: Training vs. Competency with POC

Today at 3:00 PM

Said: Hi Amanda! We use a combined training/competency document. It is called "Training & Competency Assessment Checklist". At the top you have to circle either Initial Training, 6-month, 12-month, Annual, or Remedial.&n...