Abstract

Purpose/Objectives: This presentation describes a novel use of regulatory agency recommendations strategically translated for sustained improvement in Diabetes Mellitus (DM) care. As a patient advocate capable of system-wide influence, the Diabetic Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at a quaternary care facility overlaid the Joint Commission’s (JC) disease specific certification guidelines to current nursing processes to evaluate existing practice and identify gaps. The CNS then implemented technologic innovations to ensure sustained global improvement throughout multiple clinical care areas. Applying select aspects compelled system improvement while supporting the individual priorities of several health system entities.

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