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Cohen, Michelle. The impact of an inpatient diabetes program in an acute care setting. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-47nb-tv69

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TitleThe impact of an inpatient diabetes program in an acute care setting
NameCohen, Michelle (author); Johansen, Mary (chair); Niedz, Barbara (member); Kowalski, Mildred (member); deGrandpre, Kristen (member); Rutgers University; RBHS School of Nursing
Date Created2022
Other Date2022-01 (degree)
SubjectManagement, 30-day readmissions, Diabetes, Inpatient diabetes nurse educator, Inpatient glycemic control
Extent78 pages : illustrations
DescriptionPurpose and Significance
Poor glycemic control leads to morbidity and mortality, and 30-day readmissions for diabetes complications. At the project site, 30-day readmission rates for patients with diabetes was 7.9%. Compliance with the hypoglycemia and insulin delivery protocols at the site were 20% and 40% respectively.
Methodology
An internal diabetes nurse expert trained nursing staff and facilitated use of community-based resources for ongoing diabetes care across the continuum. This program evaluation was completed using the Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIPP) model. Areas under focus included 30-day readmission rates, inpatient glycemic control, and follow up appointments.
Results
Expertise was shared with nurses leading to a sustained improvement to 85% compliance with the hypoglycemia protocol. Compliance with timeliness of correction insulin delivery increased to 93%. The outpatient diabetes education center rose from 150 to 226. The readmission data revealed 30-day readmissions were reduced to 6.1%. Nursing comfort with their role improved.
Implications for Practice
Creating a diabetes nurse expert role enhanced nursing knowledge and competency in delivering basic diabetes education. The role fostered use of best practices, thus improving patient outcomes and reducing readmission rates. 
NoteD.N.P.
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Genretheses
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-47nb-tv69
LanguageEnglish
CollectionSchool of Nursing (RBHS) DNP Projects
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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