AACC 2008 Recap...

Point-of-Care Challenge Winners and Answers

Congratulations to the following $200 Gas Card winners from our recent promotion at the 2008 AACC Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.  
  1. Sally Gordy, BayHealth Medical, Dover, DE
  2. Melissa Jordan, Clarian Health Partners, Indianapolis, IN
  3. Nancy Charron, Gwinnett Medical Center, Lawrenceville, GA

Thank you to all who participated in this program!

Here are the correct answers to the Challenge Questions (click here to print a pdf version):

  1. Based on responses from nearly 200 hospitals and over 18 million tests, what was the average inpatient POC glucose in 2007?
    163.5

  2. Her paper on Intensive Insulin Therapy in Critically Ill Patients is considered to be the landmark publication on tight glycemic control.
    Grete Van Den Berghe

  3. This POC Group hosted the first AfterGlow event during the 2005 AACC Annual Meeting.
    Central Florida POC Network

  4. Since 2000, name the nine people have earned the title "POC Coordinator of the Year".

    1. Karen Freese

    2. Lou Ann Wyer

    3. Diana Dehoyos

    4. Deanna Bogner

    5. Dave Colard

    6. Ann Snyder

    7. Edwina Szelag

    8. Elizabeth Vadasdi

    9. Peggy Mann

    5.

  5. Who is the chair of the AACC CPOCT for 2008?
    Dr. Kent Lewandrowski

  6. What is the category of tests that CAP gives to POC blood glucose testing?
    Waived

  7. Name a Joint Commission National Patient Safely goal.

    1. Improve the accuracy of patient identification.

    2. Improve communication effectiveness among caregivers.

    3. Improve the safety of using medications.

    4. Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections.

    5. Accurately and completely reconcile medications across the continuum of care.

    6. Reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls.

    7. Reduce the risk of influenza and pneumococcal disease in institutionalized older adults.

    8. Reduce the risk of surgical fires.

    9. Encourage patients’ active involvement in their own care as a patient safety strategy.

    10. Prevent health care associated pressure ulcers

    11. The organization identifies safety risks inherent in its patient population.

    12. Improve recognition and response to changes in a patient’s condition.

    8.

  8. What does FMEA stand for?
    Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

  9. This web site provides "the most comprehensive point-of-care information online".
    www.pointofcare.net

  10. Name one way you can get valuable information and exchange ideas about MAS products without leaving the comfort of your office?
    RALS User Group Webinars

  11. What product does MAS offer that will assist POCC’s manage their operator’s competency?
    RALS-eQuiz

  12. Where will the AACC Meeting be held next year?
    Chicago, IL

  13. When and where was the first installed RALS site
    Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH (UVA also accepted)

  14. What does ADT stand for?
    Admit/Discharge/Transfer

  15. How many people do you think will attend the 2008 AACC Annual Meeting?
    19,081