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<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Taking and Uploading a Reading</h3>
<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Taking and Uploading a Reading</h3>
The glucometer comes with manufacturer-provided directions for installing the batteries, and taking a safe and accurate reading, which your loved one should follow.
The glucometer comes with manufacturer-provided directions for installing the batteries, and taking a safe and accurate reading, which your loved one should follow.
* When the blood glucose reading appears on the meter's display screen, press the Down Arrow button once, to send the reading to the system<br /><br />
:*When the blood glucose reading appears on the meter's display screen, press the Down Arrow button once, to send the reading to the system<br /><br />


<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Uploading Multiple Readings</h3>
<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Uploading Multiple Readings</h3>
If your loved one has been away from home, for example on vacation, and has taken numerous glucometer readings while away, you can upload all the readings at once, by following these steps:
If your loved one has been away from home, for example on vacation, and has taken numerous glucometer readings while away, you can upload all the readings at once, by following these steps:
* Make sure the glucometer is off (in a powered down state)
:*Make sure the glucometer is off (in a powered down state)
* While the glucometer is off, press the Down Arrow button once, to upload ''all'' the readings currently stored on the glucometer<br /><br />
:*While the glucometer is off, press the Down Arrow button once, to upload ''all'' the readings currently stored on the glucometer<br /><br />


<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Assigning the Reading</h3>
<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Assigning the Reading</h3>
In rare cases, a glucometer will be shared by multiple residents. In that case, when a reading is taken, it must be assigned to the appropriate resident. To assign a reading:
In rare cases, a glucometer will be shared by multiple residents. In that case, when a reading is taken, it must be assigned to the appropriate resident. <br /><br />
* At the Touchscreen Main Menu, press the "Caregiving" button
:'''<big>To assign a reading:</big>'''
* Enter the 4-digit System PIN number (which is set, and can be viewed, on the Advanced Settings screen in the [[Care Menu|Care Menu]].)
::*At the Touchscreen Main Menu, press the "[[Caregiving]]" button
* Press the "Assign Reading" button
::*Enter the 4-digit [[System PIN]] number
* There may be more than one unassigned reading on the system. The first will be displayed. Press the "Select Resident" button
::*Press the "Assign Reading" button
* Select the appropriate resident, then press the "OK" button
::*There may be more than one unassigned reading on the system. The first will be displayed. Press the "Select Resident" button
* If there are additional readings to be assigned, the next one will appear, otherwise the screen will show that there are no more readings to be assigned<br /><br />
::*Select the appropriate resident, then press the "OK" button
::*If there are additional readings to be assigned, the next one will appear, otherwise the screen will show that there are no more readings to be assigned<br /><br />


<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Viewing the Readings on the Touchscreen</h3>
<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Viewing the Readings on the Touchscreen</h3><br /><br />
To view assigned readings at the Touchscreen:
:'''<big>To view assigned readings at the Touchscreen:</big>'''
* At the Main Menu, press the "Wellness" button
::*At the [[Main Menu]], press the "[[Wellness]]" button
* Press the button for the appropriate resident
::*Press the button for the appropriate resident
* If the Resident has a personal PIN (which is set, and can be viewed, on the Edit Loved Ones screen in the [[Care Menu|Care Menu]]) it may be required now
::*If the Resident has a [[System PIN|Personal PIN]], it may be required now
* Press the "Glucometer" button
::*Press the "Glucometer" button
* Readings for the current month will display - press the arrow buttons to navigate to other months<br /><br />
::*Readings for the current month will display - press the arrow buttons to navigate to other months<br /><br />


[[File:GlucoseRuleCondition.png|right|frame|Define a Rule Condition]]
[[File:GlucoseRuleCondition.png|right|frame|Define a Rule Condition]]
[[File:GlucoseRuleAction.png|right|frame|Define a Rule Action]]
[[File:GlucoseRuleAction.png|right|frame|Define a Rule Action]]
<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Viewing the Readings Remotely</h3>
<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Viewing the Readings Remotely</h3>
Caregivers can view blood glucose readings from any Internet-connected computer. To view readings:
Caregivers can view blood glucose readings from any Internet-connected computer.<br /><br />
* [[Logging In|Log in to the Online Care Portal]]
:'''<big>To view readings remotely:</big>'''
* Open the [[Care Menu|Care Menu]]
::*Open the [[Care Menu]] from the [[Online Care Portal]]
* Open the Wellness module
::*Click the Wellness button
* In the Wellness People area, click the Glucometer icon for the appropriate resident
::*In the Wellness People area, click the Glucometer icon for the appropriate resident
* Readings for the current month will display - press the arrow buttons to navigate to other months<br /><br />
::*Readings for the current month will display - press the arrow buttons to navigate to other months<br /><br />


<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Printing the Readings</h3>
<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Printing the Readings</h3>
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<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Setting Rules</h3>
<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Setting Rules</h3>
You can set up rules to alert caregivers when a reading is taken, or if a scheduled reading is not taken. To add a rule:
You can set up rules to alert caregivers when a reading is taken, or if a scheduled reading is not taken.<br /><br />
* [[Logging In|Log in to the Online Care Portal]]
:'''<big>To add a rule:</big>'''
* Open the [[Care Menu|Care Menu]]
::*Open the [[Care Menu]] from the [[Online Care Portal]]
* Click the "Wellness" button
::*Click the "Wellness" button
* In the Wellness Rules section, click the "Add New Rule" button<br /><br />
::*In the Wellness Rules section, click the "Add New Rule" button<br /><br />


There are two parts to each rule, a condition and an action. On the first screen, choose the condition. Your rule can be triggered:
:There are two parts to each rule, a condition and an action. On the first screen, choose the condition. <br /><br />
* Whenever a blood glucose reading is taken
:'''<big>Your rule can be triggered:</big>'''
* If a blood glucose reading isn't taken between a particular time range
::*Whenever a blood glucose reading is taken
* If a blood glucose reading isn't taken all day<br /><br />
::*If a blood glucose reading isn't taken between a particular time range
::*If a blood glucose reading isn't taken all day<br /><br />


Once you have defined the condition, you need to set the action. Possible actions include contacting a single caregiver, all caregivers, or a [[Call List|Call List]]. The types of contact include:
:Once you have defined the condition, you need to set the action. Possible actions include contacting a single caregiver, all caregivers, or a [[Call List]].<br /><br />
* Email
:'''<big>The types of contact include:</big>'''
* Text message
::*Email
* Phone call to home, work or cell phone
::*Text message
* Phone call to a [[Call List|Call List]]<br /><br />
::*Phone call to home, work or cell phone
::*Phone call to a [[Call List|Call List]]<br /><br />


Examples of rules might be:
:'''<big>Examples of rules might be:</big>'''
* If a blood glucose reading is taken, email all caregivers, so they can view the reading
::*If a blood glucose reading is taken, email all caregivers, so they can view the reading
* If a blood glucose reading isn't taken before noon, text an adult child who can remind the parent
::*If a blood glucose reading isn't taken before noon, text an adult child who can remind the parent
* If a blood glucose reading isn't taken at a set time, phone the loved one with a reminder - only caregivers can receive alerts from rules, but a loved one can easily be [[Caregivers|added as a caregiver]] for this purpose<br /><br />
::*If a blood glucose reading isn't taken at a set time, phone the loved one with a reminder - only caregivers can receive alerts from rules, but a loved one can easily be [[Caregivers|added as a caregiver]] for this purpose<br /><br />


Multiple rules can be triggered for any event, so that multiple types of alerts can be sent out, for example both phone calls and emails.<br /><br />
:Multiple rules can be triggered for any event, so that multiple types of alerts can be sent out, for example both phone calls and emails.<br /><br />


A checkbox next to the rule lets you set whether the rule is enabled or disabled. It might make sense to turn off a rule while your loved one is on vacation, so that alerts won't be sent out during that time. You can disable a rule by unchecking the box. When you're ready for the rule to be active again, just check the Enabled checkbox again, and then save the rule settings.<br /><br />
:A checkbox next to the rule lets you set whether the rule is enabled or disabled. It might make sense to turn off a rule while your loved one is on vacation, so that alerts won't be sent out during that time. You can disable a rule by unchecking the box. When you're ready for the rule to be active again, just check the Enabled checkbox again, and then save the rule settings.<br /><br />


It's a good idea to "white list" the alert email address in your email account, so that alert emails from your loved one's system don't get treated as spam by your email. Methods for doing this vary among email programs, but one good way is to add "noreply@grandcare.com" as a contact in your email address book.<br /><br />
:It's a good idea to "white list" the alert email address in your email account, so that alert emails from your loved one's system don't get treated as spam by your email. Methods for doing this vary among email programs, but one good way is to add "noreply@grandcare.com" as a contact in your email address book.<br /><br />


<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Verified Range of Accuracy</h3>
:{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Minimums !! Maximums
|-
| Minimum mg/dL: 52 || Maximum mg/dL: 333
|-
| Minimum mmoI/L: 3.2 || Maximum mmoI/L: 20.5
|}
<br />
[[Safety Precautions|View the Safety Precautions page]]<br /><br />
[[Safety Precautions|View the Safety Precautions page]]<br /><br />


<small>pdf format ([[Media:Glucometer.pdf]])</small><br />
<small>pdf format ([[Media:Glucometer.pdf]])</small><br />
<div style="text-align: right;"><small>GC-01-OUM-0003 Rev G</small></div>
<div style="text-align: right;"><small>GC-01-OUM-0003 Rev G</small></div>

Revision as of 17:34, 5 June 2013

Glucometer
Taking a Blood Glucose Reading


Overview

With the glucometer, your loved one can take a blood glucose reading, which will be recorded automatically in the system. The process operates completely wirelessly. Caregivers can log in to see the blood glucose readings, and to set up rules, for example to alert caregivers when a reading has been taken, or to remind the loved one if a reading hasn't been taken at the expected time.

Supported Model

There is one particular model of glucometer that can be integrated with the system, the MyGlucoHealth brand, Model MGH-BT1/MGH-1. It requires MyGlucoHealth test strips, a lancing device, and sterile lancets. The meter is battery-operated, and communicates with the system wirelessly via Bluetooth. As part of the installation process, a Bluetooth antenna will be installed, and the glucometer will be paired with your system, so that the signals are picked up properly. It will also be assigned to the resident(s) who will be using it, so that readings will be recorded for the correct person. This is typically done for you by your installer.

Taking and Uploading a Reading

The glucometer comes with manufacturer-provided directions for installing the batteries, and taking a safe and accurate reading, which your loved one should follow.

  • When the blood glucose reading appears on the meter's display screen, press the Down Arrow button once, to send the reading to the system

Uploading Multiple Readings

If your loved one has been away from home, for example on vacation, and has taken numerous glucometer readings while away, you can upload all the readings at once, by following these steps:

  • Make sure the glucometer is off (in a powered down state)
  • While the glucometer is off, press the Down Arrow button once, to upload all the readings currently stored on the glucometer

Assigning the Reading

In rare cases, a glucometer will be shared by multiple residents. In that case, when a reading is taken, it must be assigned to the appropriate resident.

To assign a reading:
  • At the Touchscreen Main Menu, press the "Caregiving" button
  • Enter the 4-digit System PIN number
  • Press the "Assign Reading" button
  • There may be more than one unassigned reading on the system. The first will be displayed. Press the "Select Resident" button
  • Select the appropriate resident, then press the "OK" button
  • If there are additional readings to be assigned, the next one will appear, otherwise the screen will show that there are no more readings to be assigned

Viewing the Readings on the Touchscreen



To view assigned readings at the Touchscreen:
  • At the Main Menu, press the "Wellness" button
  • Press the button for the appropriate resident
  • If the Resident has a Personal PIN, it may be required now
  • Press the "Glucometer" button
  • Readings for the current month will display - press the arrow buttons to navigate to other months

Define a Rule Condition
Define a Rule Action

Viewing the Readings Remotely

Caregivers can view blood glucose readings from any Internet-connected computer.

To view readings remotely:
  • Open the Care Menu from the Online Care Portal
  • Click the Wellness button
  • In the Wellness People area, click the Glucometer icon for the appropriate resident
  • Readings for the current month will display - press the arrow buttons to navigate to other months

Printing the Readings

You can print a list of the readings from the Account Dashboard. To generate a printable report, see the Health Reports help page.

Setting Rules

You can set up rules to alert caregivers when a reading is taken, or if a scheduled reading is not taken.

To add a rule:
  • Open the Care Menu from the Online Care Portal
  • Click the "Wellness" button
  • In the Wellness Rules section, click the "Add New Rule" button

There are two parts to each rule, a condition and an action. On the first screen, choose the condition.

Your rule can be triggered:
  • Whenever a blood glucose reading is taken
  • If a blood glucose reading isn't taken between a particular time range
  • If a blood glucose reading isn't taken all day

Once you have defined the condition, you need to set the action. Possible actions include contacting a single caregiver, all caregivers, or a Call List.

The types of contact include:
  • Email
  • Text message
  • Phone call to home, work or cell phone
  • Phone call to a Call List

Examples of rules might be:
  • If a blood glucose reading is taken, email all caregivers, so they can view the reading
  • If a blood glucose reading isn't taken before noon, text an adult child who can remind the parent
  • If a blood glucose reading isn't taken at a set time, phone the loved one with a reminder - only caregivers can receive alerts from rules, but a loved one can easily be added as a caregiver for this purpose

Multiple rules can be triggered for any event, so that multiple types of alerts can be sent out, for example both phone calls and emails.

A checkbox next to the rule lets you set whether the rule is enabled or disabled. It might make sense to turn off a rule while your loved one is on vacation, so that alerts won't be sent out during that time. You can disable a rule by unchecking the box. When you're ready for the rule to be active again, just check the Enabled checkbox again, and then save the rule settings.

It's a good idea to "white list" the alert email address in your email account, so that alert emails from your loved one's system don't get treated as spam by your email. Methods for doing this vary among email programs, but one good way is to add "noreply@grandcare.com" as a contact in your email address book.

Verified Range of Accuracy

Minimums Maximums
Minimum mg/dL: 52 Maximum mg/dL: 333
Minimum mmoI/L: 3.2 Maximum mmoI/L: 20.5


View the Safety Precautions page

pdf format (Media:Glucometer.pdf)

GC-01-OUM-0003 Rev G