Documentation - Diabetes
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Diabetes is a serious disease that affects many older adults. An estimated 33% of adults aged 65 or older have diabetes. Older adults with diabetes are at higher risk of developing complications such as hypoglycemia, kidney failure, and heart disease. This program was developed to assist you in identifying signs and symptoms of hypo/hyperglycemia and how to manage the resident’s care.
Objectives:
- Identify risk factors associated with diabetes
- Define what diabetes is and its impact on the body
- Identify what and when to document
Attendees will be awarded 0.50 ANCC contact hours for completing the course/webinar.
Program Start Date: 02/26/2025 | Program Review Date 02/25/2028
Call the HealthCap Education Coordinator at 734-996-2700 for further information.
Angie Szumlinski, LNHA, RN, GERO-BC, RAC-CT, BS
Director of Risk Management
HealthCap Risk Management Services
Ms. Szumlinski is a nationally-recognized leader in long-term care, with a wealth of experience in virtually every operational and clinical aspect of the industry. She has experience as an Owner/Provider, Administrator, Director of Nursing, Corporate Quality Assurance Coordinator, and independent consultant. As a nationally recognized presenter for health care associations on current trends and best practices in the long-term care industry, Ms. Szumlinski is the author of hundreds of best-practice bulletins, in-service modules, and has hosted hundreds of risk management seminars across the country. Respected for success in assisting facilities in achieving and maintaining regulatory compliance, Ms. Szumlinski served two terms as an Associate Board Member for NCAL, is a member of the AHCA Survey/Regulatory Committee, NCAL's Emergency Preparedness and Life Safety Committee, PALTmed Infection Control Committee and served as a team leader for the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award program for 8 years. Ms. Szumlinski is the Nurse Planner for HealthCap Risk Management’s American Nursing Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) accredited education program.