Upon request by a client, can an employee of an ALC provide hand-over-hand assistance when the client is initiating and self-administering a blood sugar test?
A. Yes. Upon request by a client, an employee can provide hand-over-hand assistance if the client is initiating and self-administering the test. However, employees cannot interpret or advise the client on the clinical results of the test, nor calibrate the equipment. In addition, although the employee is only providing hand-over-hand assistance, it is feasible that OSHA or other federal standards could be applicable, due to the potential exposure and associated risks of blood spills, contamination, etc. BP. It is recommended that an ALC which allows employees to provide hand-over-hand assistance with blood sugar tests should maintain a policy & procedures and training on this service.
