The American Diabetes Association recognizes UConn Health's Diabetes Self-Management Education Program To provide high quality education for patient self-care and support services.
Recertification under the ADA Educational Accreditation Program recognizes that education services at UConn Health meet national standards for the ADA Diabetes Self-Management Education Program.
“This recognition is a testament to our commitment to clinical excellence and delivery of patient-centered care.” Dr. Francis Coselliendocrinologist and chair of UConn Medical School. “Our diabetes educators provide valuable contributions to patient care and enable them to develop truly personalized holistic care plans, including lifestyle modifications, dietary education and effective use of medication. Diabetic educators often reveal unrecognized barriers that hinder optimal management of diabetes. By addressing these challenges, they become more effective in treating diabetic patients. .”
The ADA Awareness Program provides evidence-based, outcome-driven interventions, ensuring that knowledgeable health professional staff teaches self-care skills to participants that promote better management of diabetes treatment regimens; Covers the following topics:
- Diabetic Disease Process
- Nutritional Management
- Physical activity
- medicine
- Monitoring
- Prevention, detection and treatment of acute complications
- Prevent, detect and treat chronic complications through risk reduction
- Goal setting and problem solving
- Psychological adjustment
- Preconceived Care, Management During Pregnancy, and Management of Pregnancy
“Breathe life one step at a time.” Dr. Pooja RutolaEndocrinologist and physician lead in UConn Health's Diabetes Self-Management Education Program. “We are proud to be recognized by the American Diabetes Association for our commitment to excellence in diabetes education. Together, we make a difference.”
UConn Health's program has continuously acquired this distinction since its first ADA recognition in 2000.
“For 25 years, UConn Health's ADA-Aware Diabetes Education Program has been the basis for the assistance, guidance and empowerment of individuals managing diabetes,” says Luriza Glynn, nurse practitioner and program coordinator. “This milestone reflects UConn Health's unwavering commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based education that improves lives. When we celebrate this achievement, we are committed to educator dedication, patient recovery. We celebrate the strength and the continued innovation that drives us forward. This will have an impact on 25 years and more in the future!”
“We are pleased to announce that Barbara Eichorst, Vice President of Health Programs at ADA,” said Barbara Eichorst, ADA's vice president of health programs. Therefore, all people with diabetes benefit from it. UConn Health's Diabetes Self-Management Education Program praises its commitment to providing value-based interventions such as DSMES, counterpart outcomes, and patient experience. ”
“This is a huge achievement, and the standards required by the American Diabetes Association are high,” said Anne Horbatuck, Chief Operating Officer of UConn Medical Group and Vice President of Outpatient Services. “This honor demonstrates the quality, dedication and hard work of leaders, Dr. Pooja Rutola and Ruriza Grin, APRN, Diabetes Education Coordinator, and the entire team. The programme improves patient outcomes and We have had great success in providing education to our patients, better manage diabetes and improving our overall health.”
