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HOSPITAL CASE STUDY

Listed below are some of results from a 300-bed hospital which has used the edibaŽ program:

Quality Results

  • Clinical protocols - Using the hyperglycemia protocol, average blood glucose levels dropped from 243 to 148.
  • Staff education - Scores on basic diabetes knowledge increased from 62% to 81% (three months post-test).
  • Physician Practice - A1C testing increased from 35% to 83%.
  • Home Health - Education on self-monitoring increased from 55% to 98% and foot exams increased from 0% to 82%.
  • Outpatient Care - Outpatients regularly examining feet increased from 53% to 93%, and eye exams increased from 53% to 81%.