Alternative staffing strategies for community hospital-based diabetes education programs

A diabetes education program can be a valuable asset to any hospital. The purpose of this paper was to describe one method of implementing a diabetes education program using minimal human and financial resources. By minimizing paperwork and maximizing potential in staff members who were functioning in various roles, this program was able to provide quality diabetes education to a population in need. Once the benefits of a diabetes education program are established, a plan for expansion should be developed to assure its long-range growth and success.