All designated SHS staff using a glucometer for the purpose of capillary blood glucose monitoring shall ensure quality control by performing a monthly test of their glucometer by performing a control test using both High and Low glucose control solutions at times indicated as below:
- Once monthly as per protocol;
- Whenever batteries are replaced in the glucometer;
- If there is a possibility of damage to the device;
- When there is a concern about the blood glucose results/strips/meter;