Educational opportunities are available for both inpatient and outpatient diabetics.
A request for diabetic teaching is sent to the certified diabetes educators through the hospital computer system by staff nurses. A physician's order is necessary for teaching to be initiated. Following an assessment visit to determine patient learning needs, individualized teaching sessions with the C.D.E. are arranged. Family members are encouraged to be involved. These sessions may include lecture, video, discussion, or demonstration according to identified needs.