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Pet Maniquis posted a reply on Re: Scanning unregistered patients into the glu...

Tuesday, Jan 11, 2022 at 9:57 AM

Said: This is the procedure we use for ER for unregistered patient: For Emergency Point -of -Care testing:Manually enter combination of Date, time and Room # into the instrument for patient ID ( 12 digits minimum)&nb...

Angie Glomb posted a reply on Re: Scanning unregistered patients into the glu...

Tuesday, Jan 11, 2022 at 9:46 AM

Said: We generally see this in our Transport and Emergency/Code calls.We gave each team a series of 5 barcodes that can be utilized which code for that particular team using the barcode which is on their jumpbags. They then have to ...

Cindy Sorensen posted a reply on Re: Scanning unregistered patients into the glu...

Tuesday, Jan 11, 2022 at 8:34 AM

Said: We prefer scanning, but will allow manual entry in case the barcode doesn't scan. They are prompted on the meter to verify entry matches the financial # printed above the barcode. For emergency cases not yet registered, staf...

Lois Schultz posted a new Topic

Monday, Jan 10, 2022 at 9:50 AM

Scanning unregistered patients into the glucometer

Hello,
For sites that require scanning of patient ID and do not allow manual entry, what process do you use for unregistered patients (ED, newborns)? Do you use a dummy generic number, or do you have a process for entering a unique patient ID? Thanks for your insights!
Lois

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Debra Howard posted a reply on Re: Has anyone received anything official from ...

Monday, Jan 10, 2022 at 9:09 AM

Said: I also heard from our rep last Friday. He did state that Abbott did try to substitute a different plastic but with a poor outcome. On the up side, at least we can now use CG8 for iCa testing again. I agree, there does seem to be a patte...