EDC Program - Certified Diabetes Educators

EDC PROGRAM CERTIFIED DIABETES EDUCATORS


The Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) will coordinate the Every Diabetic Counts diabetes self-management education (DSME) program and integrate administrative and clinical aspects of diabetes care in order to provide quality medical care to Medicare beneficiaries. The CDE will also train Medicare beneficiaries using a train-the-trainer model to achieve the goals of the Every Diabetic Counts program. All job duties are performed in a manner that demonstrates the values of caring, respect, and professional excellence toward patients, families, volunteers, physicians, and co-workers. Essential Duties will include:

Coordinating and providing DSME for Medicare beneficiaries Using medical records to access and document care; Coordinating activities of the Every Diabetic Counts (EDC) program with project managers; Promoting the Diabetes Education program; Addressing patients and visitors in a friendly and helpful manner; Ensuring department safety and maintenance in a manner that is consistent with policies and procedures; Performing other duties as directed in a cooperative and efficient manner; Pursuing professionalism, clinical motivation, and participation in continuing education to ensure effectiveness; and Adhering to confidentiality policies and procedures without exception. How Can You Participate? Contact the Health Disparities Quality Improvement Support Center at 877-746-6564 or email us at healthdisparitiesqiosc@hcdi.com and we will forward you the appropriate information. If you live in one of the seven states where we are conducting the Every Diabetic Counts program, you may qualify to participate in this program. Participating in this groundbreaking Medicare beneficiary project and you can: Help reduce health disparities, and Receive FREE training on patient empowerment and motivational interviewing to help impact diabetes in your community.

This site was created by the HCD International’s Health Disparities Quality Improvement Organization Support Center through funding by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Contract # HHSM-500-2008-00028C

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