Diabetes Program Coordinator ​/ Endocrinology

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The Coordinator of the Diabetes Education program is responsible for oversight, planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of all aspects of this patient education program at all Children's Hospital diabetes education sites.

• Chairperson of the Diabetes Center Advisory Board. Plan 2 to 4 meetings annually which conform to ADA guidelines. Meetings can be in person or via e-mail. Prepare for and conduct annual total program review which includes:
  Review of program goals and goal attainment for the previous year, Identify mechanisms by which participants access our program, Tabulation of patients who completed the program during the previous year, Tabulation of patients receiving follow up education during the previous year, Time spent providing initial education(both RN and RD) Review of Mission Statement Review of organizational structure Identification of target population including statistics on type of diabetes, age of patient, and ethnicity, identification of cultural factors impacting our education program and delivery of education Identification of the resources available to the program (personnel, budget, and equipment), discussion of ongoing curriculum review, discussion of community concerns, and review of behavioral (Mutually agreed upon goals) and outcome data (Ale results pre and post education and patient satisfaction scores).
  
  Prepare agenda for additional meetings held throughout the year as needed. On-going communication with Advisory Board members as needed
• Maintain and enhance on-going coordination of education program Coordinates and collaborates with appropriate resources (ie: providers, leadership team, content experts, organization development) to analyze needs in order to lead development, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of comprehensive continuing education programs for patients, families, and staff based on holistic age specific patient/family educational needs assessment and annual staff needs assessment, staff request, department direction, variance trends and patient/parent and other customer’s satisfaction.
  
  Educational activities reflect identified needs of target audience Independently creates programs that incorporate adult learning strategies, ethical principles, critical thinking skills, professional growth, open communication and collaborative relationships. Quality of information developed is professional with regards to organization of information, clarity of instruction, attention to details and presentation style. Work together with other diabetes center team members to continually evaluate and update diabetes program content;
  
  outcomes; make recommendations for changes; develop, implement and evaluate goals, etc. (as per ADA guidelines). Communicate with representatives of companies that supply technology and medication used for management of diabetes to obtain the most current info and technological tools (meters, insulin delivery methods, pumps ,sensors, computer programs, education material, etc.) used by patients to achieve optimal diabetes management. Communicate updated diabetes management information to all stakeholders (physicians, in-pt.
  
  hospital staff, patients and families) Ensure continuous education program compliance with ADA recognition guidelines for the Diabetes Education program at Children's Hospital. Preparation of ADA annual status reports and recognition extension application every 4 years. Ensure ADA audit readiness at…