Responsibilities
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Responsibilities of nursing and clinical staff (taken from the CDHB POCT Policy) |
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| No staff member must use any POCT equipment unless they are certified to do so. |
| No staff member may train another in the use of POCT equipment unless they are authorised to do so. |
| All staff members must use the equipment in a safe and responsible manner. |
| All staff members must have a unique identifier (password) where applicable. |
| No password must be shared with another staff member. |
| An accurate and up to date maintenance log must be maintained, signed and dated each day. |
| All staff members must satisfy the quality control (QC) requirements pertaining to the specific instrument. |
| All patient and QC results must be documented. Included with the results should be the operator's initials and the date and time of the test. |
| All staff members operating POCT equipment will have up to date competency records. |
| In the event of an instrument failure, staff members will immediately notify the POCT Coordinator or if out of hours, the laboratory (extension 80376). |
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Responsibilities of the POCT Coordinator (taken from the CDHB POCT Policy) |
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| Works within the constraints of the CDHB laboratory service. |
| Reports to the Biochemistry Automation Supervisor, the Operations Manager and the Pathologists, Canterbury Health Laboratories. |
| Is responsible for ensuring that all POCT is performed to the same standard as would be expected from regular laboratory testing. |
| Identifies the types and locations of all POCT equipment within the CDHB. An electronic record of all equipment is maintained. |
| Is responsible for ensuring that all of the CDHB staff performing POCT, has current competency training and documentation. Included is an awareness of health and safety issues pertaining to samples and equipment. |
| Is responsible for ensuring regular Quality Assurance (QA) is maintained and Quality Control (QC) samples are analysed on POCT devices, with up-to-date documentation and history. |
| Is responsible for ensuring that adequate supplies of consumables and QC materials are maintained, to ensure continuity of service. |
| Is responsible for troubleshooting of all POCT devices, with up-to-date documentation and history. |
