The Leapfrog Group and the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announced today that Shore Medical Center has once again received national designation as a Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes. Shore Medical Center made the list of just 37 hospitals across 14 states earning this recognition for a strong commitment to the safety and wellbeing of hospitalized people living with diabetes.
“Achieving this recognition again reflects our commitment to continuous monitoring, performance improvement, and coordinated care that extends beyond hospitalization,” said Valerie M. DeJoseph, Administrative Director of Quality, Medical Staff Services & Regulatory at Shore Medical Center. “By following patients throughout their care journey and closely tracking outcomes, we strive to ensure every patient receives the support needed for successful diabetes management. This recognition affirms that Shore Medical Center is meeting and exceeding national standards in diabetes care.”
The Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes program is in its third year, evaluating hospitals based on their care for patients with diabetes during admission, hospital stay, and discharge. The program recognizes hospitals aligned with the ADA’s Standards of Care in Diabetes and Leapfrog’s standards for excellence in hospital safety and quality.
“People living with diabetes face added risks when hospitalized, and institutions like Shore Medical Center are going the extra mile for the safety of adults living with diabetes,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We congratulate Shore Medical Center for being one of 37 hospitals across the U.S. to earn this distinction.”
“We congratulate these hospitals for demonstrating a commitment to safety and care that reflects the needs of those living with diabetes. Moving evidence-based standards of care into practice is the cornerstone of improving health outcomes and the lives of those living with diabetes,” said Osagie Ebekozien, MD, MPH, the ADA’s chief quality officer.
Hospitals are assessed both on the implementation of these processes and on how well they execute care delivered to patients. Among the standards recognized:
- Blood glucose (blood sugar) testing and hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) protocols
- Specialized preparation for inpatient surgery
- Meal and insulin regimen planning
- Robust discharge planning for high-risk patients with diabetes
- Patient safety standards
Learn more about the Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes designation, including full details on the standards and instructions for hospitals applying for the recognition.
