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FAQs
What
are the goals of recognition?
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To
provide quality education for people with diabetes based on national standards
Why should
we apply for recognition?
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Identifies
quality diabetes self-management education services that meet the National
Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education
·
Meets
criteria for medicare reimbursement and allows billing for DSME visits
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Stimulates
referrals from local ADA offices
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Enhances
marketing through use of the ADA Education Recognition Logo
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Receives
free publicity on ADA website www.diabetes.org
·
Allows
discounts on ADA publications and books
What
are the requirements of
The structure, process and outcomes of the diabetes
self-management education program must include:
·
One
sponsoring organization that recognizes and supports quality DSME as an
integral part of diabetes care
·
A
qualified coordinator who oversees the planning, implementation and evaluation
of the DSME program
·
An
advisory system that annually plans and evaluates the services offered and
reviews the participant and program outcomes
·
An
instructional team that includes a registered dietitian (RD) and a registered
nurse (RN) who have continuing education and experience in both diabetes and
behavioral teaching
·
A
written curriculum with measurable learning objectives
·
Participant
education records that document individualized assessment, educational plan,
intervention, evaluation and follow-up.
·
Documentation
also will provide evidence of collaboration among instructional staff,
providers, and referral sources
·
Tracking
of participants outcomes as part of a continuous process to evaluate the
effectiveness of the diabetes education experience provided and determine
opportunities for improvement
How do
we apply for recognition?
·
Once
the program meets all of the above requirements, the site should begin to
collect data on the operations of the diabetes education services and the
patients for a 6-month period
·
Once
the 6 month data collection is complete, application is made online
·
Visit
http://www.diabetes.org/for-health-professionals-and-scientists/recognition/edrecognition.jsp complete
the online application and submit the fee and any supporting documentation
requested by random audit
What is
the program application fee?
·
$1,100
for the initial site and $100 for each additional site from the same
organization
How do
we maintain
·
The
documentation supporting the application must be kept accurate and up to date
and available for an audit anytime during the three years of recognition
·
Annual
Status report must be completed and returned to the national office
How
often do we have to renew our recognition?
·
Every
3 years with a 6 month data collection period prior to application submission
What do
we get reimbursed for if we are
·
Mass
law mandates coverage for DSME, each payer has different reimbursement coverage
·
DSME
is medicare reimbursable
·
DSME
specific codes
Who do
we contact for more information?
·
If
you are interested in participating and would like more information please
contact Jo-Ann Barrett, RN,CDE, Diabetes Education Program Manager, PCHI,
781-433-3741 or jbarret2@partners.org
·
Check
out the American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org/for-health-professionals-and-scientists/recognition/edrecognition.jsp
for more information