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What
We Want to Achieve
Through Systems Changes
Overview
This section covers the key elements
needed for providing continuous proactive care for patients with diabetes: patient-centered
care, up-to-date clinical management, team care, and community partnerships. They are all
components of the models of care identified in the "How" section.
To determine where your practice or
organization currently rates concerning these elements, you may want to read about assessing needs
and setting priorities in the "Needs" section.
Although each practice and organization
will undoubtedly have different goals, some may decide that it is top priority to implement one
or more of these elements. Goals may need to be addressed in phases. A long-term approach with continuous review
and ongoing modification will ultimately produce meaningful results.
Keep in mind that successful implementation
may depend on your having an established framework of evidence-based decision-making and an information
system that allows you to identify groups of patients. Those topics are covered in the
"Framework" section and should be included in any
system-change initiative.
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picture" of systems change. Bookmark topics of particular
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