Target Audience

Healthcare providers.

Learning Objectives

1. Correlate patient history and physical findings to the care plan, examination, and subsequent actions.
2. Identify and outline various medical opportunities that advance and improve clinical excellence of care.
3. Present and exchange ideas from a multidisciplinary approach to patients, diagnoses, treatment and overall plan of care.
4. Improve patient care provided by providers and staff through encouraging best practices.
5. Project common understanding among a broad range of specialties which enhance a positive group culture.

Speakers

• Erin Hinderaker, MS, RD, LD
  Clinical Dietitian, Des Moines University
• Katie Jones, MPH, CHES
  Diabetes Primary Prevention Coordinator, Iowa Department of Public Health

References

• American Medical Association (AMA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2015). Preventing Type 2 Diabetes.
• CDC. (2015) Prevent Type 2 Diabetes. 
• The Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group. (2012). The 10-year cost-effectiveness of lifestyle intervention or metformin for diabetes prevention. Diabetes Care.
• U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. (2015). Final Recommendation Statement: Healthful Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults With Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Behavioral Counseling.
• Guide to Community Preventive Services. (2015). Diabetes prevention and control: combined diet and physical activity promotion programs to prevent type 2 diabetes among people at increased risk. 
• AMA. (2015). Preventing type 2 diabetes in at-risk populations.

​Disclaimer

• The information provided in this presentation is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
• The primary purpose of this presentation is to provide information. There is no intent to reflect a view on specific legislation.
• Funding for this presentation was made possible (in part) by Cooperative Agreement #5 NU58DP004807-03-00 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Theviews expressed in written materials and by the speaker do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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