FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 P O C T Blood Glucose at the Point of Care The current controversies surrounding inpatient blood glucose monitoring By Andrew S. Rhinehart, MD, FACP, FACE, CDE, BC-ADM, CDTC; and Melanie E. Mabrey, DNP, ACNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDTC, FAANP The timely and accurate determination of blood glucose in the hospital setting is critical to effective nursing workflow and improved patient care. The results have a direct impact on the delivery of insulin and, ultimately, glycemic control. With roughly 25% of people admitted to the hospital experiencing hyperglycemia and the improved outcomes proven to occur with appropriate glycemic management, more and more hospitals, providers and patients are struggling with the recent controversies surrounding inpatient blood glucose monitoring. Advances in blood glucose monitoring technology have been astounding, but despite this fact, several barriers exist regarding the accuracy and dependability of blood glucose 11 ADVANCE FOR MEDICAL LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS
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