Using audit to change practice for routine glucochecks
Scovell, C.
Nursing Times 102(39): 33-34
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 17036884 Document Number: 601024
Glucochecks are commonly used on admission to hospital to pinpoint patients who may have diabetes. This summary paper describes two clinical audits assessing action following glucocheck results and staff education to improve follow-up. The full audit paper can be accessed at nursingtimes.net.
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