Theme 1. Population-based primary health care: planning and integration for the community
Presentation Materials (members only)
Presentation Slides: Moving Gestational Diabetes Care into the Community.
Learning Objectives
Participants will learn about the successful and seamless transitioning of the Gestational Diabetes program from a hospital based model of care to primary care. During our presentation, we will highlight the transition process from start to finish and will elaborate on key aspects that made it a success. We will review our training strategies for new staff, referral process and evaluation of our program. We will conclude our presentation with opportunities and aspirations to continue to enhance our program to continue to serve women with Gestational Diabetes in our region.
Summary
Careful planning with all stakeholders was necessary for the successful transition of the GDM program from GGH to DCG. We plan to outline our processes that promoted a coordinated health care experience for women in Guelph with GDM. Perhaps the most crucial element to be elaborated during our presentation is ongoing communication with stakeholders including face–to- face meetings, shadowing of care, training of staff and sharing of knowledge. Appropriate training of DCG staff was supported by GGH, DCG and ongoing devotion to professional development. DCG’s close working relationship with the Endocrinologists in Guelph also promoted collaborative patient care and inter-professional development. In addition, we are also fortunate to have Registered Kinesiologists and Mental Health Counsellors on our DCG team to help support women with GDM, which is unique to community programs. Presentation highlights will include program flow process, resource allocation, educational strategy and expansion. The results of our one-year transitional evaluation outcomes will be shared and of course would not be complete without a review of lessons learned and next steps.
Presenters
- Diabetes Care Guelph, Guelph FHT:
- Sarah Duff, BScN RN CDE, Clinical Coordinator
- Lee Kapuscinski, MSc RD CDE
- Julie Goodwin, BScN RN CDE
Authors and Contributors
- Jess Voll, Health Promoter, Guelph FHT