Transitions of Care in Diabetes

Module Description

This module is designed to equip health care professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and optimize the transition of care processes. Focusing on two critical areas - from inpatient to outpatient settings and from pediatric to adult health care - participants will gain expertise in overcoming barriers, implementing targeted interventions, and fostering effective interdisciplinary collaboration.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this module, participants will be able to:

Identify obstacles and unique challenges hindering the seamless transfer of patients from both inpatient to outpatient settings and pediatric to adult health care settings.

Recognize strategies, interventions, and targeted protocols to facilitate secure, efficient, and safe transitions of care in both transitions.

Recall the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork, discharge planning, and tailored communication approaches to enhance patient understanding and engagement during transitions from inpatient to outpatient care and pediatric to adult settings.

Module Faculty

Transition of Care from Inpatient to Outpatient

Catharine Price, MD

Dr. Price completed medical school at Mercer University of Medicine and training in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She has served as the Medical Director of the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Diabetes and Endocrinology Center since 2019. Her research has had a focus on use of diabetes technology and optimization of inpatient glycemic management. As diabetes technology has become a rapidly expanding field, she strives to support patients with identifying which technologies work best for their individual needs.

Transition of Care from Pediatric to Adult Setting

Michael Harris, PhD

Dr. Harris, a distinguished pediatric psychologist, has earned recognition on regional, national, and international levels for his expertise in understanding the psychosocial dynamics of children and adolescents coping with type 1 diabetes. In 2011, he founded Novel Interventions in Children’s Healthcare (NICH), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the quadruple aim of healthcare reform specifically for youth with complex and chronic medical conditions, compounded by significant social vulnerabilities.

His influential research has garnered support from prominent institutions, including National Institutes of Health, ADA, Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, and JDRF. In 2017, Dr. Harris received the prestigious Richard R. Rubin Award from the ADA, recognizing his outstanding and innovative contributions to the study and understanding of behavioral aspects related to diabetes.

Dr. Harris's impactful work extends to numerous peer-reviewed scientific journals, including Diabetes Care, Journal of Pediatric Psychology, Children’s Healthcare, Journal of Psychology in Medical Settings, Health Psychology, and Lancet, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge and improving the well-being of children facing the challenges of type 1 diabetes.

Discussion Board

This course will feature an Online Learning Collaborative that will utilize the discussion board.

Participating in the discussion forum offers a valuable platform for sharing insights, posing questions, and networking with fellow professionals in the field of diabetes care. Your contributions will help to shape upcoming discussions led by renowned subject matter experts. Take advantage of this opportunity to engage, learn from others' experiences, and foster a collaborative learning environment.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) hosts an online learning collaborative (OLC) to provide a platform for individuals interested in diabetes education and related topics to exchange information, experiences, and opinions. Please be aware that the comments and content posted by users within the OLC represent the views and opinions of those individual users and do not necessarily reflect the official stance or opinion of the American Diabetes Association.

The ADA values diverse perspectives and encourages open and respectful dialogue among OLC members. However, the ADA does not endorse or take responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or appropriateness of the content shared within the OLC.

By participating in the OLC, you acknowledge and agree that:

1. The content posted by other users is their own, and the ADA does not assume any liability for the content's accuracy, legality, or quality.

2. You are responsible for evaluating the information and advice provided by other OLC members.

3. The ADA reserves the right to moderate and remove content that violates community guidelines or is deemed inappropriate, offensive, or harmful to others.

Participation in the OLC is subject to adherence to the ADA's terms of use and community guidelines. The ADA encourages respectful and constructive discussions that benefit all members of the diabetes community.

Your engagement within the OLC signifies your acceptance of this disclaimer and your commitment to maintaining a supportive and informative environment for all participants.

IMPORTANT: Managing email notifications

After you post to the discussion board, you will automatically be enrolled in email alerts.

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Course Support

If you have any questions about this course, please email professionaleducation@diabetes.org

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand


Cost:	FREE


Credit Offered:	1 CME Credit 1 ABIM-MOC Point 1 ACPE Credit 1 ANCC Credit 1 AAPA Credit 1 CDR Credit 1 COP Credit 1 AAFP Credit

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