Financial Implications of Poor Glycemic Management & Improvement Strategies for Optimal Outcomes Presentation IHI Annual National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care Date December 2018 Authors Mary Gaines, Damon Tanton, Richard Pratley BACKGROUND Approximately one-third of all hospitalized patients have diabetes, prediabetes or hyperglycemia. Numerous studies have observed that patients with poor glucose control have longer hospital stays, higher …
November 3, 2017
Utilization of Electronic Glucose Management Systems for Hospital Discharge Insulin Dosing
Utilization of Electronic Glucose Management Systems for Hospital Discharge Insulin Dosing Presentation Annual Diabetes Technology Meeting Date November 2017 Authors Jagdeesh Ullal, Raymie McFarland, H. Courtenay Harrison, Amy Bedingfield, Jessica Sheehan, Susan DeAbate, Christine Dignan, Rebecca Cwik, Genevieve Thompson, Paul Chidester INTRODUCTION This prospective quality improvement project evaluated the effectiveness an electronic glycemic management system (eGMS®) utilizing Glucommander™ and admission …
November 10, 2016
Relationship Between Glycemic Control Using eGMS and Readmission Rates in Cardiovascular Patients Hospitalized with AMI, CHF or Undergoing CABG During the Implementation of a System Wide Glycemic Initiative
Relationship Between Glycemic Control Using eGMS and Readmission Rates in Cardiovascular Patients Hospitalized with AMI, CHF or Undergoing CABG During the Implementation of a System Wide Glycemic Initiative Presentation Annual Diabetes Technology Meeting Date November 2016 Authors April Mumpower,1 Suqin Hou,2 Tamera Parsons,1 Raymie McFarland2 OBJECTIVE The CMS Hospital Readmission Reduction (HRR) program was initiated in 2012 to encourage hospitals …
Does Glycemic Control Using eGMS Reduce Readmission Rates for Hospitalized Patients Undergoing CABG?
Does Glycemic Control Using eGMS Reduce Readmission Rates for Hospitalized Patients Undergoing CABG? Presentation Annual Diabetes Technology Meeting Date November 2016 Authors April Mumpower,1 Tamera Parsons1 OBJECTIVE The CMS Hospital Readmission Reduction (HRR) program added Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) to their list of diagnoses that will be measured beginning in October 2016. Hospitals will be penalized for readmission rates …
June 12, 2016
Sepsis-Related Dysglycemia Can a Computerized IV Insulin Algorithm Improve Glycemic Control, Reduce Hypoglycemia and Reduce 30-Day Hospital Readmissions?
Sepsis-Related Dysglycemia: Can a Computerized IV Insulin Algorithm Improve Glycemic Control, Reduce Hypoglycemia and Reduce 30-Day Hospital Readmissions? Presentation American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions Date June 2016 Authors Joseph Aloi,1 Raymie McFarland,2 Robby Booth,2 Amy Henderson2 BACKGROUND Dysglycemia has been shown to have a negative impact on patient outcomes including readmissions. Many acute illnesses can result in stress hyperglycemia, even …
May 4, 2013
Treatment of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in the Emergency Department Utilizing a Web Based Insulin Infusion Algorithm
Treatment of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in the Emergency Department Utilizing a Web Based Insulin Infusion Algorithm Presentation American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Scientific & Clinical Congress Date May 2013 Authors Joseph Aloi,1 Raymie McFarland,2 Margaret Bachand,3 Courtenay Harrison3 Objective Ongoing efforts at improving quality metrics in the care of persons with diabetes frequently focus on avoiding unnecessary hospitalizations, decreasing length of …
