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Designed for the Unique Needs
of Homecare Providers
This site provides homecare clinicians with access to chronic care management models, best practices and downloadable resources for homecare patients.
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"The body of knowledge that serves as the rationale for nursing practice determines the areas of specialty to develop as well as the manner in which that knowledge is organized, tested and applied." -Carper, 1978
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Diabetes
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Implement
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Clinician Education
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Effective disease management requires that all member of the healthcare team have available to them the most updated information and material available and have convenient access to evidence-based guidelines for care.
Diabetes - Monitoring - Implement - Clinician Education |
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It is important for clinicians to have knowledge of all tools and resources for patient self-management support.
Included here are resources of learning packets and modules and toolkits that will assist clinicians with teaching foot care and glycemic control to patients.
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The Diabetes Dictionary - Spanish
(Web Page)
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Feb 10th, 2011
A searchable Web page on terms helpful for diabetes patients and clinicians from NIDDK, NDIC, NIH updated in 2006. Spanish.
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Annual Comprehensive Diabetes Foot Exam Form
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Feb 8th, 2011
Form for Clinicians to Utilize when Conducting a Diabetes Foot Exam
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Your Complete Insulin Pen Reference Guide
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Feb 8th, 2011
Table Displaying Types of Insulin Pens
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Pills for Type 2 Diabetes: A Guide for Adults
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Feb 8th, 2011
A 16 page booklet from AHRQ in large print, including generic and brand names and how the various medications work, an estimate of the price of a usual dose for a month, updated in 2007. Large print, easy to read.
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Premixed Insulin Analogues
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Feb 8th, 2011
A four page handout for clinicians from AHRQ updated in 2009, including brand and generic information with price per vial for clinicians.
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Oral Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes: Getting the Most Value for Your Healthcare Dollar
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Feb 8th, 2011
A 16 page booklet from Consumer Reports listing various medications for type 2 with advantages and disadvantages of each, updated 2007. English
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Medicare Part B Covered Diabetic Testing Supplies for Diabetics
(Web Page)
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Feb 8th, 2011
Medicare covers certain supplies if a beneficiary has Medicare Part B and has diabetes. Full list of what it covers and doesn't, which is helpful for patients and clinicians.
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What Does "Medically Necessary" Mean to my Medicare Coverage?
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Feb 8th, 2011
A great breakdown of what the term “Medically Necessary" means, a great resource from The Medicare and Medicaid Center.
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Software - Diabetes Technology
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Feb 8th, 2011
Advancements in technology will continue to help us improve our monitoring and control of diabetes, from Diabetesnet.com. Itunes Apps, Phone Apps, etc., and other ways to monitor your diabetic health.
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Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
(Web Page)
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Feb 8th, 2011
An easy to read 20 page booklet from NIDDK, updated in 2008. Too much glucose in the blood for a long time can cause diabetes problems.
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Lancing Device Reference Guide
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Feb 8th, 2011
A one pager updated in 2008 from Diabetes Health about lancing devices currently available.
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Summary of Revisions to the 2011 Clinical Practice Recommendations
(Web Page)
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Feb 3rd, 2011
Revisions to the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes position statement
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Tools for Diabetes Foot Exams
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Feb 2nd, 2011
A program with links to request 10 free monofilaments, plus foot care assessment information.
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National Diabetes Fact Sheet, 2011
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Feb 2nd, 2011
CDC's fact sheet on diabetes. Great patient resources and easy to print and distribute.
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Clinician Education
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