Transitioning - Inpatient to Outpatient
Challenges in Effective Discharge Planning for Hospitalized Patients with Diabetes
Challenges in Effective Discharge Planning for Hospitalized Patients with Diabetes
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In this section you will find:
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Slide presentation
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Key Readings and Selected Abstracts
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Sample Discharge Instructions
Key Points:
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Identification of diabetes/hyperglycemia (whether a new diagnosis or known problem) is an opportunity to enhance care both in the hospital and in the community
- The goal of management is to reduce the need for readmission for acute problems or those associated with diabetic complications
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The development and implementation of a discharge plan is an important part of the transition of a diabetic patient from in-patient to out-patient care
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The discharge planning process for patients with hyperglycemia and / or diabetes should start as soon as the problem is identified, meet the needs of the individual patient, and include an outpatient education plan and outpatient follow up
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Educators and nursing should use every opportunity (medications, BG results, diet, etc.) to reinforce key learnings.
