Cincinnati Aligning Forces for Quality Dave Palm President and COO National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation 625 Eden Park Drive, Suite 200 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513.419.6570 [email protected]www.speakingofwomenshealth.com Chair, Consumer Engagement Committee Cincinnati Aligning Forces for Quality
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Cincinnati Aligning Forces for Quality Dave Palm President and COO National Speaking of Womens Health Foundation 625 Eden Park Drive, Suite 200 Cincinnati,
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• Living with diabetes– stigma/shame– food/diet daily challenges– crave social support & info
• Diabetes care received– inconsistent self care; poorly informed about Rx. – Unique challenges for un/underinsured:
prioritizing Rx/medical care and extending time between MD visits
• Quality– Defined as MD who listens, spends time with me,
shows caring by how they communicate (e.g. eye contact)
• Standard of Care Guidelines– No awareness– High level of interest in MD guidelines and self
care checklist• NCQA/ADA Physician Recognition
– No awareness– MD/patient relationship more important
Diabetes Footprints CampaignKnowledge is Power
The key to success with diabetes is in your hands. The more you know, the better equipped you are to take charge of your diabetes.
For Caring For Yourself:•A checklist of things you should monitor at home.•An explanation of why these things are important.•When you should and shouldn’t be concerned.•Diabetes Footprints Website for local resources including:
–Classes for newly diagnosed–Nutritionists–Recipes and Meal plans–Support Groups–Link to the local ADA
For Doctor’s Visits:•A checklist of tests recommended by the ADA, that doctors should do on a regular basis.•A list of questions to ask your doctor, including topics such as medications, treatment options, what to expect physically and emotionally, diet & exercise.•A simple explanation of the meaning of the numbers on your test results.
Why Consumer Advocates?
• Consumer advocates are trusted sources of information that work to align various resources for improved outcomes.
• Unique opportunities for contact with the public - health fairs, newsletters
• Reach populations traditional outreach may not - un/under-insured, unemployed, non-English speaking, different cultures