Impact of CNS-led quality improvement initiative on diabetes quality metrics in primary care

Other Titles

Health promotion of the diabetic patient

Abstract

The Clinical Nurse Specialist is an effective agent in disseminating best practice regarding diabetes care using quality improvement processes in a primary care setting. A culture of attentiveness to diabetes care, work redesign, and sharing of provider adherence to quality metrics led to marked improvement in diabetes-related quality metrics.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Linda E. Thurby-Hay

Author Details

Linda E. Thurby-Hay, DNP, Ambulatory Care, Virginia Commonwealth University, Toano, Virginia, USA

Sigma Membership

Gamma Omega

Lead Author Affiliation

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

CNS, Diabetes, Quality

Recommended Citation

Thurby-Hay, Linda E., "Impact of CNS-led quality improvement initiative on diabetes quality metrics in primary care" (2017). Convention. 210.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/210

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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