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Roane General Hospital - Diabetes Management Program
In 2010, the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy began offering a rural rotation site for their third- and fourth-year student pharmacists and pharmacy residents. These students and the instructor meet face to face with patients who have been referred to the program for a complete medical history. They then take these patients through three three-hour classes that teach valuable skills to manage diabetes, such as meal planning and physical activity. The program achieved accreditation by the American Association of Diabetes Educators in January 2012.
What is it?
In 2010, the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy began offering a rural rotation site for their third- and fourth-year student pharmacists and pharmacy residents. These students and the instructor meet face to face with patients who have been referred to the program for a complete medical history. They then take these patients through three three-hour classes that teach valuable skills to manage diabetes, such as meal planning and physical activity. The program achieved accreditation by the American Association of Diabetes Educators in January 2012.
Who is it for?
Patients diagnosed with diabetes and pre-diabetes
Why do they do it?
The recent significant increase in diabetes and pre-diabetes in the community made it challenging for providers to equip these patients with the needed tools and education to manage the disease.
Impact
More than 133 people have completed the courses. Since accreditation, the average A1C levels of patients who completed the program dropped from a baseline of 8.59 percent to 7.39 percent.
Contact: Doug Bentz
Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: 304-927-4444
Email: debentz@rghwv.org
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