Title

Diabetes Management In The Post-Acute And Long-Term Care Setting

Authoring Organization

Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association

Publication Month/Year

November 2, 2015

Last Updated Month/Year

October 22, 2024

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Document Objectives

This clinical practice guideline was written to enhance specific knowledge and skills needed by interprofessional team members who care for patients with diabetes in the post-acute and long-term care (PA/LTC) setting.

Target Provider Population

Medical director, physicians, director of nursing, advanced practice clinicians, nursing staff, pharmacists, therapists, social workers, dietitians, and nursing assistants caring for patients in long term care facilities.

Inclusion Criteria

Male, Female, Adult, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Long term care

Intended Users

Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant, social worker

Scope

Treatment, Management

Keywords

diabetes, diabetes mellitus, long-term care, long term care