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Screen
Resolution
Having trouble viewing the site? You may need to adjust your screen
resolution. It is best viewed at 800 pixels by 600 pixels and
above.
For
Windows: From the "Start" button on the
bottom task bar select "Settings." Choose "Control
Panel". Next select "Display." Select the "Settings"
tab from the Display Properties menu and use the slide under "Desktop
Area" to adjust screen resolution to 800x600 or above.
For Macintosh Operating Systems: In
the Apple Menu select the sub-menu called "Control Panels."
Highlight the Control Panels menu, then the "Monitors and
Sound" menu. When you release the mouse button, the menus
should disappear and be replaced by a large window with several
options: Color, Alert Sounds and Screen Resolution are among them.
"Screen Resolution" is in the smaller window at the
bottom of the larger window. Highlight the desired screen resolution
and release the mouse.
Take
Action
This site provides the background, resources and tools to help
you enact system changes. By presenting the facts, we hope to
provide a catalyst for you to take action. Also, look to your
patients and their families and work to realize your vision for
better diabetes care.
Start Big
One tactic for utilizing this site is to begin by reviewing the
main concepts of each section, then bookmark specific pages to
return to for details, examples and tools. To bookmark a page
in either the Windows or Macintosh platform, simply click on Favorites
(Internet Explorer) or Bookmarks (Netscape) on the top menu bar
and select Add to Favorites. If you prefer using a keyboard shortcut,
you can. In the Windows platform use the "Ctrl D" combination
and in the Macintosh platform, use the "Command D" combination.
Commit Time
To do justice to the concepts presented here, set aside about
30 minutes to initially browse through the main points so you
can determine when you are ready to come back to the site to research
and consider these serious topics.
Overcome Obstacles
It may be tempting as you use this site to let the issues involved
in making system changes create a pessimistic "it'll never
work" attitude cloud your vision. Before you let any challenge
become a major stumbling block, note that many of the common issues
are addressed in the Issues section. No issue is totally insurmountable.
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Customize
The models and examples included in this site are meant to be
lampposts, not directions. Users are encouraged to adapt, amend
and customize as needed to create the system that would best meet
their needs.
Consensus
Keep in mind that system changes usually require the consensus
and cooperation of many people, but one person can certainly take
the initiative to instigate the change process and encourage efforts.
You could be that person.
Share
Concepts
Forward a link to the website
to colleagues. Get a conversation started. Collect opinions and
share your thoughts with others. At the bottom of each page, there
is a button to click if you want to e-mail that page with a message
to a co-worker or colleague.
Join
Force
Partner with a co-worker in the same organization or a colleague
across town to work as a team to digest this site and choose sections
of special interest where you want to begin your focus.
Search
for Topics
Many will come to this site with a particular issue or question
in the forefront of their priorities. If this is the case, use
the Search feature in the left column to find the sections that
address that topic. It is difficult, however, to effectively address
one specific detail without also understanding the larger questions
and the long-term strategies involved. We encourage you to consider
looking at the total, bigger picture, too.
Focus
First
This is a large web site. You may want to focus on one area first.
Consider choosing the area in which your changes will have the
most dramatic impact. Another approach would be to choose the
areas with the least resistance so that "quick" successes
can instill confidence for addressing the more challenging issues.
Provide
Feedback
If you encounter a link or tool that is non-functional, we appreciate
your feedback. Simply click on the Forum section and "Contact
Us."
Best
Efforts
A conscientious effort went into the selection of models and tools.
We may have overlooked some very useful resources. If you know
of a website, research or study that you feel should be included,
please submit the information for review. Go to Forum and click
on "Submit Tools"
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Print
It
Pages from the site can always be printed so that you have a hard
copy to read, make notes on or photo copy for a colleague. Simply
click on the print button of your browser.
Updates
This site will be reviewed and updated by the NDEP. Be sure to
check back periodically to see newly added tools and resources
that will be highlighted on the front page
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