T1DX-QI Publications represented in ISPAD 2022 Consensus Guidelines and ADA 2023 Standards of Care
Eight T1DX-QI Publications and the Depression Screening Change Package were recently cited in Five ISPAD 2022 Consensus Guidelines and ADA 2023 Standards of Care. We are excited that our contributions have continued to drive real world changes to improve outcomes for people with type 1 diabetes. To see more T1DX-QI Publications and change packages, click here.
T1DX-QI November 2023 Learning Session Call for Abstracts
The 2023 November Learning Session call for abstracts is now open through Friday June 16th. Please use this link to view the guidelines, sample abstract, and submit. All accepted abstracts will be presented at the 2023 Learning Session and will be posted in Journal of Diabetes.
All members are encouraged to submit abstracts. Please use this link to view the 2023 Learning Session FAQ with more information on abstract submission and session details.
Farewell and Thank you!
We would like to share our deepest gratitude Dr. Nudrat Noor and Dr. Anna Neyman as they are both leaving to pursue new opportunities.
Dr. Nudrat Noor has been with the T1DX-QI for 4 years, serving as the Director of Real World Evidence. Dr. Noor has pushed the collaborative to grow and expand in sharing real-world data and has helped in numerous industry projects and partnerships. We will miss Dr. Noor deeply and wish her all the best as she transitions to a new role.Any questions please reach out to qi@t1dexchange.org
Dr. Anna Neyman has been a treasured member of the T1DX-QI since the end of 2020. As principal investigator for the Indiana University School of Medicine, she has supported her team in implementing multiple QI efforts (e.g., increasing CGM use!), strengthened QI capacity by building a robust and diverse QI team, and led efforts to strengthen diabetes documentation with a new EMR workflow. She led her team with optimism and curiosity about what “could be.” She will transition to a new role at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital this summer. Thank you for everything, we hope to work with you again soon, Dr. Neyman!
University of Miami Grand Rounds
Dr Ebekozien was honored to deliver grand round lecture at the Pediatric and Adult Centers for University of Maimi last month.
Dr. Ebekozien was accompanied by Holly Hardison, their visit included time spent with Fellows, Faculty and leaders
SWEET Conference
Collaborative members Dr. Priya Prahalad (Lucile Packard Children's Hospital), Dr. Todd Alonso (Barbara Davis Center) and Dr. Sarah Corathers (Cincinnatti Children's Hospital Medical Center) had the opportunity to connect at the SWEET conference in Paris, France.
QI Portal User Feature
1. What is your favorite feature in the Portal and why?
Our site is not yet data mapped, but very close. I am very excited to utilize the Dashboard and have access to our data and be able to compare with other sites. I currently use the Library feature for now to access articles and tools to assist with our ongoing QI projects.
2. Practically speaking, which feature (in addition to the above) do you use most often and why?
We have utilized the Library tab to review and interact with other T1D sites and their resources. I love the idea of not having to reinvent the wheel and being able to utilize other clinics proven methods that have been beneficial.
Name: Blake Adams, RN, BSN
Site: Le Bonheur Children's Hosptial
Years with the T1DX-QI: 3
3. How does the Portal support your improvement efforts?
The portal will soon aid in our data comparison and creating graphs to share our progress on various projects. For now, I love the collaborative feel it gives to be able to use the Library function for ideas for current and future projects. We are currently working on a project to address SDOH and found a questionnaire in the Library that we will be adapting to use in our clinic.
4. What do you dream the portal could do that it doesn’t do currently?
I hope eventually every site can store all of their QI tools on the portal that have proven to be useful, therefore other sites could easily implement in the projects. It would be nice to have all handouts, forms, flyers, etc. with editing enabled to more easily adapt to your clinic’s needs. It would also help save time for other clinics and become a great place to look for new ideas for QI projects!
Q&A Corner
There have been several newly asked questions on the internal member website. Please use this link to respond and see all questions.
New Questions:
Question:
What advice does your diabetes center provide on how long to keep and use insulin (vial or pen) at room temperature until discarding it? The insulin manufacturers recommend 30 days, but published data (see attached paper) and real-world experience indicate 2-4 months is safe and effective.
Name: Daniel DeSalvo, MD
Clinic: Texas Children's Hospital
Question:
Does anyone have a handout they use that introduces insulin pumps to patients and how it can be an option to help them manage their diabetes?"
Name: Alisha Virani, MS, RD, CDCES, LD
Clinic: Grady Memorial Hosptial
Events & Reminders
Upcoming Opportunities
Here are a few opportunities shared with the collaborative.
The American Diabetes Association's (ADA) Safe at School® Working Group requests your feedback on its Diabetes Medical Management Plan (DMMP) updated in 2022. Diabetes providers, parents/guardians of children with diabetes, and school nurses who have experience with the ADA’s DMMP are invited to complete a brief survey. Please access this link to learn more and take the survey: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf63nv5EBxKUCTs
We are excited to host the ADA Faculty Breakfast Sunday June 25th 6:30-8am PST in partnership with Rady Children's Hospital. Please use this link to RSVP!
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