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There’s a common saying, “teamwork makes the dream work.” Healthcare is truly a team sport. With increasing comorbidities and specialization of care, it takes a team of healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centered care. Working as an effective team in both the inpatient and outpatient setting not only has immediate implications for the safety and quality of care delivered, but it...

As highlighted in our last blog, the need to improve our glycemic management practices within the inpatient setting is clear. It’s better for both the patient and hospital, but the challenge comes with implementing quality improvement initiatives. Throughout the EndoTool User Group Meeting, five elements to drive adoption were identified as the keys to success in your glycemic management optimization initiatives:...

When it comes to managing glucose levels in the hospital, the pharmacist can play an active role and, with broad expertise in medication management, make a unique contribution. Pharmacists are well informed of the risks associated with hyperglycemia and the benefits of tighter glycemic control, as well as the impact of the all-too-common hyperglycemia to hypoglycemia swing. If a patient...