"Sources of Variation in POCT"
October 1, 2003

Introduction

Mohamed Abd-Rabouh welcomed members and vendors to the second meeting of the  New Jersey Point of Care. Cindy Comerford and Donna Melee of Raritan Bay Medical Center did a terrific job in providing the accommodations.

Presentation

A presentation by Lifescan’s Rick Lebo entitled "Sources of Variation in POCT"  included a section on Alternate Site Testing (AST) for glucose meters and a Troubleshooting Quiz for both hospital and consumer.

Vendor Presentation

Provided by Andrew Novelli of Johnson & Johnson Home Care Division.

Group Discussion

How to communicate with the nurses about the need for Quality Control and its purposes. Suggestion included

• Monthly meetings with the nurse educator

• Open door policy

• Involvement in the education process

• Report findings to the QA director

• Having a presence at Nurse Education Day

• Using regulatory agencies as the ultimate tool.

Group decided that NJ POCC meetings should occur quarterly

Next Meeting

• January 29, 2004

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