Diabetes education & support program

[scrub<3]

I am currently a team nurse in my community clinic (which is implementing PCMH). I am in the beginning stages of starting a diabetes self-management education program with group medical visits in my clinic. Looking for tips or advice?

My idea for the program is to have a cohort of about 9 type II diabetics go through 8 weeks of diabetes self-managment education (1hr per week). After the completion of the educational portion. They will return to the clinic every 3 months for about 9 months for "Medical group visits". These group visits will be similar to support group meetings. With the purpose of seeing improved a1c levels and self-management skills.

I have been reading up on DSME curriculum which I will be basing the education portion off the program. Any advice will be appreciated. Have not started up a program before.

[purplevega]

I work under a DSME program at a local health dept. I also helped create my portion of the program. The biggest issue I see in you plan is getting clients to a huge time commitment. I personal have a hard time getting some clients to see me once a month and I do home visit. I would say 40% of my clients are compliant and keep appt with me. The other 60% often reschedule or are not home. Some clients will need weekly intervention to help them stay on track. Most need a few initial visits to get the ball rolling and follow ups to continue the plan of care. You will have to see how your population is and what they are willing to do. Support groups are great especially if it is built into to your program. Good luck. Our communities really do need this DSME teaching.

[Ann.E]

I know this post is old, but I was wondering what happened with the program you were wanting to start Scrub