Recognition Certificate for a quality diabetes self-management education program was component of effective diabetes treatment. …
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June 2, 2008 For Immediate Release Media contact: Kerry OConnor 816 932-8646, pager 816 440-0001
Saint Lukes Hospital Diabetes Center merits ADA recognition
Recognition assures that educational programs meet the national standards for diabetes self-management programs
KANSAS CITY, Mo The prestigious American Diabetes Association ADA Education Recognition Certificate for a quality diabetes self-management education program was recently awarded to the Saint Lukes Hospital Diabetes Center program on May 28 The program was originally recognized in June 1991 Since that time, the diabetes centers at Saint Lukes Northland Hospital, Saint Lukes South, and Saint Lukes EastLees Summit have attained ADA recognition as satellite programs under the auspices of Saint Lukes Hospital The ADA believes that this program offers high quality education that is an essential component of effective diabetes treatment The associations education recognition certificate assures that educational programs meet the national standards for diabetes self-management programs These standards were developed and tested under the auspices of the national diabetes advisory board in 1983 and were revised by the
diabetes community in 1994 and 2000 Programs apply for recognition voluntarily Programs that achieve recognition status have a staff of knowledgeable health professionals who can provide participants with comprehensive information about diabetes management The process gives professionals a national standard by which to measure the 
quality of services they provide, commented Sheila George, RN, manager of diabetes education at Saint Lukes Hospital And, of course, it assures the consumer that he or she will likely receive high quality service Education recognition status is verified by an official certificate from ADA and awarded for three years
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There are nearly 21 million people, or 7 percent of the population in the US, who have diabetes, according to the ADA While an estimated 146 million have been diagnosed, unfortunately, 62 million people are not aware they have this disease Many are diagnosed when treated for one of its life-threatening complications such as heart disease and stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and nerve disease For more information on diabetes education programs at Saint Lukes, visit saintlukeshealthsystemorg or call NurseLine at 816
932-6220
Saint Lukes Health System consists of 11 area hospitals and many primary care practices, and provides a range of inpatient, outpatient, and home care services Founded as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, our mission includes a commitment to the highest levels of excellence in health care and the advancement of medical research and education The health system is an aligned organization in which the physicians and hospitals assume responsibility for enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of people in the metropolitan Kansas City area and the surrounding region
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Source:rand.org
