DOR Report_2010 - Diabetes Outreach

Quality assurance & documentation
Quality assurance and documentation are essential if quality and safety standards and continuity of care are
to be maintained.
Supporting diabetes education practice with a system that triggers appropriate care, documentation and
referral is essential. The Diabetes Management Portfolio provides a template to assist in all aspects.
The Diabetes Management Portfolio has undergone a significant review and update with additional
templates included as an outcome of a needs assessment. These templates include cycle of care review,
commencement of insulin therapy checklist, gestational diabetes education sheet and foot risk assessment
documentation. The package remains available to all diabetes health professionals and health workers, and
can be accessed via the website.
Professional activities
Diabetes Outreach staff are involved in a range of professional activities. These activities provide
opportunities for the staff to extend their learning, skill and expertise as well as giving an opportunity for
Diabetes Outreach to share its work and the lessons learned (Attachment A).
Diabetes Outreach Report 2010
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