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Thanks Helen, I appreciate the feedback. Michelle Michelle Bennett Point of Care Testing Lead Ext. 7511 From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Helen Peat Sent: 10 May 2016 19:32 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Self-administration of insulin In line with DoH guidance our patients are encouraged to monitor their own glucose using their own meters but any changes to medication or dosage has to be confirmed using a glucose from either a Trust meter, blood gas analyser or a lab generated result (as they have evidence of IQC etc) From: Bennett Michelle (BFWH) [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 03:35 PM To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Subject: Self-administration of insulin Hi All A query has come up with our diabetes team regarding patients who self-administer insulin during their time as an inpatient. I was wondering what policies other Trusts have in place regarding the testing side for patients who self-administer, as our pharmacy team is currently in the process of producing such a policy in our Trust and I am keen to know how this will fit in with POCT. Any feedback regarding practices elsewhere would be greatly appreciated. Best wishes Michelle Michelle Bennett Point of Care Testing Lead Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Pathology Department | Blackpool Victoria Hospital • 01253 (95) 7511 • [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [Dot_not_touch[1]]Stop and think – are you trained on a medical device? If not, don’t touch!