Monday, May 21, 2012

Diabetes Education Self Management Programs

These programs have been developed to complement the information and care you provide to your patients with diabetes. Please find attached the Diabetes Education Brochure.

Referrals can be made using the Victorian Statewide Referral Form, Argus secure messaging, phone or fax.
Diabetes Management and Prevention using PEN Clinical Audit Tool

The PCS Clinical Audit Tool (CAT) is a data extraction tool for general practice that makes systematic diabetes prevention and management easier. 
 Diabetes Australia – Vic has produced this evidence-based resource to guide you through step by step instructions for using the CAT for effective prevention and management of diabetes. 

Diabetes management and prevention using PEN Clinical Audit Tool

 CAT installation, training and support:

David Johnstone
E: djohnstone@iemml.org.au
P: 8878 3750


New IDEAS for Diabetes Patients

A multidisciplinary team-based service for patients managing their diabetes is now available at the Whitehorse Community Health Service (WCHS). In partnership with Eastern Health, the Integrated Diabetes Assessment and Education Service - IDEAS - aims to support patients in preventing diabetes complications and better manage lifestyle factors impacting on their health. 

A GP referral is required for an IDEAS consultation. GPs will be notified by fax when this referral is received at WCHS. The Endocrinologist will correspond with the referring GP and allied health staff and will send a faxed report following the patient's assessment.
The Victorian Statewide Referral Form identified as an IDEAS referral is prefered. Alternatively referrals can be faxed.
F: 9895 4852 (Box Hill Hospital Outpatients)