DOR Report_2010 - Diabetes Outreach
DOR Report_2010 - Diabetes Outreach
DOR Report_2010 - Diabetes Outreach
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Quality assurance & documentation<br />
Quality assurance and documentation are essential if quality and safety standards and continuity of care are<br />
to be maintained.<br />
Supporting diabetes education practice with a system that triggers appropriate care, documentation and<br />
referral is essential. The <strong>Diabetes</strong> Management Portfolio provides a template to assist in all aspects.<br />
The <strong>Diabetes</strong> Management Portfolio has undergone a significant review and update with additional<br />
templates included as an outcome of a needs assessment. These templates include cycle of care review,<br />
commencement of insulin therapy checklist, gestational diabetes education sheet and foot risk assessment<br />
documentation. The package remains available to all diabetes health professionals and health workers, and<br />
can be accessed via the website.<br />
Professional activities<br />
<strong>Diabetes</strong> <strong>Outreach</strong> staff are involved in a range of professional activities. These activities provide<br />
opportunities for the staff to extend their learning, skill and expertise as well as giving an opportunity for<br />
<strong>Diabetes</strong> <strong>Outreach</strong> to share its work and the lessons learned (Attachment A).<br />
<strong>Diabetes</strong> <strong>Outreach</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong><br />
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