Table 1.
Assessment Checklist for Inpatient Use of Personal Diabetes Devices
Components | ✓ | Assessment Criteria |
---|---|---|
Patient | Patient does not have DKA, HHS, suicidal ideation, or critical illness. | |
Patient is alert and oriented and has a basic understanding of the use of the diabetes device. | ||
Patient is physically able to operate the device without assistance (e.g., is able to independently remove and replace a CGM sensor, push appropriate buttons, and see information on the device screen). | ||
Patient is willing to co-manage the device and make appropriate setting adjustments when recommended by the inpatient diabetes team. | ||
Patient has access to replacement supplies in the hospital room. | ||
Device | There is no evidence of device damage or defect. | |
Download does not show a predominate pattern of hyperglycemia that may indicate the need for setting adjustments. | ||
Download does not show a pattern of hypoglycemia that may indicate the need for setting adjustments. | ||
Download does not show a basal-heavy insulin regimen that may indicate the need for setting adjustments. | ||
Download shows that patient is able to administer bolus insulin doses and use the device bolus calculator and delivery system correctly. |
HHS, hyperosmolar, hyperglycemia syndrome.