5.3 Does the foot care plan state if the feet are low risk, moderate risk or high risk of diabetic foot disease? YES NO Section 6: BLOOD GLUCOSE TESTING Is there documentation to show that all staff using blood glucose meters have had training on using these within the last 6.1 12 months? 6.2 For residents requiring capillary blood sampling are Single-Use Sterile Safety Lancets being used? Are all glucose monitors (in use) being quality control tested according to manufacturer’s instructions and is this 6.3 documented? Are the quality control records being stored in line with best practice? Are battery changes & any maintenance recorded? 6.4 Is there a of opening’ recorded on the control solution that is used to quality control check the meter? ‘date Are staff aware of how to obtain the quality control solution and new meters? Are blood glucose readings being recorded and are staff acting on these results in line with the care plan and best 6.5 practice guidance? YES NO Section 7: INSULIN STORAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 7.1 Is unopened insulin stored in a temperature-controlled fridge, the temperatures are checked every day? 7.2 Is insulin that is kept at room temperature? and is the date of opening clearly noted? ‘in-use’ 7.3 Are all insulin delivery devices (e.g. vials, pens) individually labelled with resident’s name?
5.3 Does the foot care plan state if the feet are low risk, moderate risk or high risk of diabetic foot disease? Section 6: BLOOD GLUCOSE TESTING YES NO 6.1 Is there documentation to show that all staff using blood glucose meters have had training on using these within the last 12 months? 6.2 For residents requiring capillary blood sampling are Single-Use Sterile Safety Lancets being used? 6.3 Are all glucose monitors (in use) being quality control tested according to manufacturer’s instructions and is this documented? 6.4 Are the quality control records being stored in line with best practice? Are battery changes & any maintenance recorded? Is there a ‘date of opening’ recorded on the control solution that is used to quality control check the meter? Are staff aware of how to obtain the quality control solution and new meters? 6.5 Are blood glucose readings being recorded and are staff acting on these results in line with the care plan and best practice guidance? Section 7: INSULIN STORAGE AND ADMINISTRATION YES NO 7.1 Is unopened insulin stored in a temperature-controlled fridge, the temperatures are checked every day? 7.2 Is insulin that is ‘in-use’ kept at room temperature? and is the date of opening clearly noted? 7.3 Are all insulin delivery devices (e.g. vials, pens) individually labelled with resident’s name?