Insulin Pumps

Admission

100

What is the first step to complete when a patient admits with an insulin pump

Home Competency Check on LDA

200

What do we do if a patient does not pass the Home Competency Test or refuses to sign consent

Notify the provider for alternative insulin orders and glucose monitoring 

300

Alternate insulin orders must include what kind of insulin to prevent DKA

Both long and rapid acting insulin

400

After entering the consult for the Diabetes Educator what else should be done 

Vocera Diabetes Educator and/or

Vocera House Supervisor if unable to reach Diabetes Educator or on weekends or holidays

500

If insulin pump is discontinued, what do we do with the pump

Put a patient label on the pump and secure per department valuables protocol