ABPM Calibration

We would like to remind contractors with ABPM devices that they will need to calibrate the blood pressure monitors periodically (according to the manufacturers’ instructions). See excerpt from the specification:

3.6 The pharmacy contractor must ensure they have both a blood pressure monitor and an ABPM device. The clinic blood pressure monitor and ABPM devices used must be listed on one of the following lists:
• https://bihsoc.org/bp-monitors/for-home-use/  
• https://bihsoc.org/bp-monitors/for-specialist-use/ 
3.7 Validation, maintenance, and recalibration of all blood pressure monitors should be carried out periodically according to manufacturers’ instructions. 3.8 Infection control measures and cleaning must be carried out on all blood pressure monitors as per the instructions of the manufacturer or supplier and in line with current infection prevention and control guidance. 
3.9 The pharmacy contractor must have a standard operating procedure (SOP) for the service, which includes the process for maintenance and validation of the equipment used. This should be reviewed regularly and following any significant incident or change to the service. The pharmacy contractor must ensure that all pharmacy staff involved in the provision of the service are familiar with and adhere to the SOP