Pre-Pod Virtual Training Checklist

Getting the most out of a virtual training

Patient safety

Our patient’s safety is paramount. Please ensure that:

☑ A discussion has been had with the patient to ensure that all parties are happy and confident to proceed with a virtual training

☑ The patient has access to the necessary technology that can support audio and video streaming

☑ Virtual training platform has been tested prior to the date of the training

☑ The patient has a quiet environment without distractions

☑ All parties are aware that the training will be halted if there are any concerns about patient safety or in some circumstances if the video link fails

Pre-Pod training proficiencies

Suggested diabetes management topics:

☑ Carbohydrate counting instruction

☑ Blood Glucose self- monitoring (frequency and how to log)

☑ Hypoglycaemia symptoms and treatment:

  • Ketones, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)  
  • Ketone testing supplies

☑ Sick day management

☑ Exercise

☑ Back up supplies

These topics will be re-visited on day of training

Suggested pump therapy concepts:

☑ Basal/bolus therapy

☑ Insulins used in Pod therapy

☑ Suggested bolus calculations 

  • Insulin on board (IOB)
  • Insulin to carbohydrate ratio (insulin sensitivity factor)
  • Correction factor

☑ Target Blood Glucose level

☑ Temporary (temp) basal rates

All of these topics will be re-visited on the day of training

 

 

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Being prepared

☑ Please establish the Omnipod® Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM) settings and share with the patient and the Insulet Clinical Services Manager, using the Omnipod® Settings sheet and/or the available pages in the Podder Resource Guide

☑ Advise the patient of any changes they may need to make to their insulin doses prior to the training start date.

☑ Ensure the patient has the correct prescription requirements prior to the training

☑ Advise the patient to create their diasend® account prior to training, as uploading the Omnipod DASH Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM) directly after training provides a cross check of all settings

☑ If using the Omnipod DASH Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM), please ask the patient to insert the lithium battery into the Omnipod DASH Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM) and charge to 100%. Please phone Customer Care if any support needed 0800 0116132 or +44 20 3887 1709 if calling from abroad. We'll be happy to help you.

The day of training

What is needed for the Omnipod® start:

☑ Virtual meeting invite 

☑ Omnipod® or Omnipod DASHTM PDM starter kit 

☑ Omnipod® or Omnipod DASHTM  System Pods -Please do not open any of the sealed Pods prior to the training

☑ Omnipod® or Omnipod DASHTM PDM settings documented on the Omnipod® settings sheet and/or the PodderTM Resource Guide

☑ Welcome Folder, containing PodderTM Resource Guide and diasend® Guide which will be worked through during the training

☑ 10ml vial of the prescribed rapid acting U-100 insulin

☑ Blood Glucose (BG) meter

☑ BG test strips

☑ Lancing Device and lancets

☑ Ketone testing device and test strips

☑ Hypo treatment

☑ Strong internet connection (Computer, tablet, phone)

We look forward to meeting you all on your training day!