Hi,
I agree with Richard's approach on this for IQC. Even if you have the technology to collate the data for individual glucose meters none of us have the resource to actively follow it up.
I prefer to use an EQA scheme that gives cumulative performance scores to alert us to any trending issues. These can then be specifically addressed.
Regards
Kerry
Dr Kerry Whiting
Consultant Clinical Scientist
POCT Specialty Lead
Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services
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From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of KUA, Richard (PLYMOUTH HOSPITALS NHS TRUST - RK9)
Sent: 12 April 2018 16:31
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Subject: Re: UKAS Findings
Hello Trish
We would not be able to do this on our (UniPOC) software either.
My proposed solution is to calculate the true SD of the set of glucose meters from all the QC material run over a set time period.
Set the QC lock out more tightly that the 3SD normally allowed by our manufacturer.
The deviation permitted by the QC level should be less than an agreed maximum deviation set by users (in our case clinical leaders or POCT governance group).
This would in effect be a tighter level of control and should keep the deviation within a clinically insignificant range.
What do you think?
Kind Regards
Richard Kua
POCT Co-Ordinator
Derriford Hospital Plymouth
Tel- 01752 792299
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From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Patricia Lockett
Sent: 12 April 2018 10:12
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Subject: UKAS Findings
Hi,
During our recent UKAS inspection for Point of Care it was highlighted that there was no IQC trend analysis in place for every individual glucose meter (we have 281 meters).
Our glucose meters are linked to Cobas IT1000, but the IQC summaries are limited, and you are unable to produce results per site for every meter, just individual meters, which means this could be a very time consuming task every month.
Can anyone suggest a possible solution.
Trish
Patricia Lockett MSc (Clin Chem)
Senior Biomedical Scientist for Point of Care Testing and Laboratory Lead for the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Hub Clinical Support & Screening Services | Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Queen Elizabeth Hospital | Queen Elizabeth Avenue | Sheriff Hill | Gateshead NE9 6SX |
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