From your DECAADE Board:  We would like to sponsor webinars (as below) at 4 locations.  If you would like to host a webinar and can seat a minimum of 10 DECAADE members, contact Cindy at cindy.zwart@comcast.net for approval and to advertise it to members.  Note requirments/protocol below.

September:

Innovation and Accreditation: Implementing Quality Standards

Event Date: September 15, 2010

12:00 to 1:30 PM

Program Overview
The National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education have existed for over 20 years and have been revised several times as healthcare and DSME have evolved. Would you like to be more confident in your understanding about how best to implement the current version of the quality standards, particularly if you are in the process of, or plan to develop different education delivery methods/models? Because DSMT accreditation is necessary for reimbursement, assurance of successful implementation and maintenance of accreditation standards is an important element for sustainability. This program will discuss each of the 10 standards and provide examples of their implementation in settings outside of the more traditional hospital-based programs.


Faculty
Melinda Maryniuk, MEd, RD, CDE, FADA is the Program Manager at Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, Massachesetts. Ms. Maryniuk has worked in diabetes programs in New Jersey, North Carolina, Florida, California, and Boston. For the past decade, Ms. Maryniuk's focus of interest has been the business of operating a successful diabetes program.


Intended Audience
The AADE Webinars are knowledge-based activities designed for individual or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, MDs, and other health care providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for their patients with diabetes and other related conditions.


Program Goals
The goal of this program is for clinicians to be able to apply the standards of accreditation to improve DSME.


Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this knowledge-based program, the participant will be able to:
•List the 10 standards for accreditation
•Understand how to apply standards to education practices
•Implement accreditation standards in daily practice


Accreditation Statements
Registered Nurses

The American Association of Diabetes Educators is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This educational program will provide 1.5 contact hours of continuing education credit.

AADE is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP # 10977).

Registered Dietitians

The American Association of Diabetes Educators, (AM001) is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) from June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2012. Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive 1.5 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program. Continuing Professional Education Provider Accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of a provider, program, or materials.

Registered Pharmacists

The American Association of Diabetes Educators is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program provides 1.50 contact hours (0.150 CEUs) of continuing education credit.
ACPE Universal Program Number: TBD
Effective Dates: TBD



Faculty Disclosures
It is the policy of the American Association of Diabetes Educators to require that anyone who has an opportunity to affect continuing education activities content (e.g. authors, presenters and program planners) with products or services from a commercial interest with which s/he has financial relationships, discloses those financial relationship/s with commercial entities to participants.

Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation, but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation.

Relevant disclosures (or lack thereof) among educational activity planners and faculty are as follows:

•Vicki Weiss, RN, BSN, MSN, AADE, Chicago, IL has no relevant financial disclosures to report
•Kellie Buemer, AADE, Chicago, IL has no relevant financial disclosures to report
•Sarah Kraus, AADE, Chicago, IL, has no relevant financial disclosures to report
The approval of this educational offering by the AADE does not imply endorsement of specific therapies, treatments, or products discussed in the presentations.

Locations:

October:

Depression and Stress: A Distressing Duo

Event Date: October 13, 2010

12:00 to 1:30 PM

Program Overview
We all know that diabetes and depression are linked. 10 to 30% of people with diabetes also have depression. And what about stress and anxiety? Individuals who are depressed often do not realize it, and people who are experiencing high levels of stress may not appreciate the potential deleterious effect it has on their blood glucose control. This program will include information about current evidence related to the connection between diabetes and emotional health and discuss the diabetes educator's role in preventing, detecting, and intervening.


Faculty
Paul Ciechanowski MD, MPH is an Associate Professor, in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, at the University of Washington Program Director, Psychosomatic Medicine Fellowship Program University of Washington at Harborview Medical Center His current research interests include diabetes, depression. chronic medical illness, treatment adherence, patient-provider relationship, health services, systems of care, somatization, and attachment theory.


Intended Audience
The AADE Webinars are knowledge-based activities designed for individual or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, MDs, and other health care providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for their patients with diabetes and other related conditions.


Program Goals
The goal of this program is to help clinicians better understand the correlation between glucose control and the effects stress and depression have on it.


Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this knowledge-based program, the participant will be able to:
•Identify signs and symptoms of stress and depression.
•Explain how stress and depression affect glucose regulation.
•List strategies for combating stress and depression.


Accreditation Statements
Registered Nurses

The American Association of Diabetes Educators is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This educational program will provide 1.5 contact hours of continuing education credit.

AADE is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP # 10977).

Registered Dietitians

The American Association of Diabetes Educators, (AM001) is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) from June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2012. Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive 1.5 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program. Continuing Professional Education Provider Accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of a provider, program, or materials.

Registered Pharmacists

The American Association of Diabetes Educators is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program provides 1.50 contact hours (0.150 CEUs) of continuing education credit.
ACPE Universal Program Number: TBD
Effective Dates: TBD



Faculty Disclosures
It is the policy of the American Association of Diabetes Educators to require that anyone who has an opportunity to affect continuing education activities content (e.g. authors, presenters and program planners) with products or services from a commercial interest with which s/he has financial relationships, discloses those financial relationship/s with commercial entities to participants.

Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation, but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation.

Relevant disclosures (or lack thereof) among educational activity planners and faculty are as follows:

•Vicki Weiss, RN, BSN, MSN, AADE, Chicago, IL has no relevant financial disclosures to report
•Kellie Buemer, AADE, Chicago, IL has no relevant financial disclosures to report
•Sarah Kraus, AADE, Chicago, IL, has no relevant financial disclosures to report
The approval of this educational offering by the AADE does not imply endorsement of specific therapies, treatments, or products discussed in the presentations.


Instructions
To receive a Statement of Credit, you must attend the entire session and complete the evaluation form. Your Statement of Credit will be issued electronically immediately upon submission of the evaluation form.

Locations to be announced!

November:

Exploring the Real Reasons Of Overeating
 

Event Date: November 03, 2010
Event Time: 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.

Program Overview
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, more than 34 percent of Americans are obese and 32.7 percent are overweight. Overeating and lack of physical activity are just a few of the causes of obesity. This webinar will provide an overview of the emotional, psychological, cultural, and social causes of poor eating habits that lead to overeating and obesity.


Faculty
Laurie Klipfel ANP-BC, WCC, CDE.

Ms. Klipfel is a board certified adult nurse practitioner specializing in diabetes and wound care. She has been a CDE for 20 years and a certified wound care nurse for 6 years. She is also a certified insulin pump trainer and has published an article on use of insulin pumps in hospitalized patients.


Intended Audience
The AADE Webinars are knowledge-based activities designed for individual or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, MDs, and other health care providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for their patients with diabetes and other related conditions.


Program Goals
The goal of this program is to gain better insight into behaviors leading to overeating and obesity.


Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this knowledge-based program, the participant will be able to:
•List behaviors that lead to overeating
•Understand how societal pressures affect eating behaviors
•Recognize the impact of overeating on patients with diabetes


Accreditation Statements
Registered Nurses

The American Association of Diabetes Educators is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This educational program will provide 1.5 contact hours of continuing education credit.

AADE is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP # 10977).

Registered Dietitians

The American Association of Diabetes Educators, (AM001) is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) from June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2012. Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive 1.5 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program. Continuing Professional Education Provider Accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of a provider, program, or materials.

Registered Pharmacists

The American Association of Diabetes Educators is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program provides 1.50 contact hours (0.150 CEUs) of continuing education credit.
ACPE Universal Program Number: 0069-0000-10-149-H01-P
Effective Dates: November 3, 2010 - November 3, 2012



Faculty Information
Coming soon


Faculty Disclosures
It is the policy of the American Association of Diabetes Educators to require that anyone who has an opportunity to affect continuing education activities content (e.g. authors, presenters and program planners) with products or services from a commercial interest with which s/he has financial relationships, discloses those financial relationship/s with commercial entities to participants.

Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation, but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation.

Relevant disclosures (or lack thereof) among educational activity planners and faculty are as follows:

•Vicki Weiss, RN, BSN, MSN, AADE, Chicago, IL has no relevant financial disclosures to report
•Kellie Buemer, AADE, Chicago, IL has no relevant financial disclosures to report
•Sarah Kraus, AADE, Chicago, IL, has no relevant financial disclosures to report
The approval of this educational offering by the AADE does not imply endorsement of specific therapies, treatments, or products discussed in the presentations.


Instructions
To receive a Statement of Credit, you must attend the entire session and complete the evaluation form. Your Statement of Credit will be issued electronically immediately upon submission of the evaluation form.

Locations to be announced!
 

December:   

Being Active, Having Diabetes: Keeping Your Patients Moving

Event Date: December 01, 2010
Event Time: 12:00 to 1:30 PM


Program Overview
The holidays abound, food is everywhere, stress is sky high and glucose is out of control. With so many activities going on this time of year, staying active not only decreases the chances of putting on those extra pounds, it also decreases stress and aids in glucose control. According to research, being active also helps in reduction of medication, lowers blood pressure, increases energy and builds stronger bones and muscle. Cardio and resistance training, both recommended and necessary, lead to a healthier you. Learn how to get your patients started, stay motivated and be healthy.


Faculty
Gary Scheiner, MS, CDE. As a Certified Diabetes Educator and Type-1 diabetic for 20 years, Mr. Scheiner knows and applies the latest techniques for achieving optimal diabetes control.He has authored four books: You Can Control Diabetes, Think Like A Pancreas, The Ultimate Guide to Carb Counting, and Get Control of Your Blood Sugar

Intended Audience
The AADE Webinars are knowledge-based activities designed for individual or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, MDs, and other health care providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for their patients with diabetes and other related conditions.


Program Goals
The goal of this program is to help clinicians help their patients understand the benefits of a regular exercise program on weight, glucose control, and overall health.


Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this knowledge-based program, the participant will be able to:
•Describe the benefits of regular activity on glucose control
•Explain the relationship between exercise and glucose control
•Identify strategies for motivating patients to begin activity


Accreditation Statements
Registered Nurses

The American Association of Diabetes Educators is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This educational program will provide 1.5 contact hours of continuing education credit.

AADE is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP # 10977).

Registered Dietitians

The American Association of Diabetes Educators, (AM001) is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) from June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2012. Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive 1.5 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program. Continuing Professional Education Provider Accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of a provider, program, or materials.

Registered Pharmacists

The American Association of Diabetes Educators is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program provides 1.50 contact hours (0.150 CEUs) of continuing education credit.
ACPE Universal Program Number: TBD
Effective Dates: TBD



Faculty Disclosures
It is the policy of the American Association of Diabetes Educators to require that anyone who has an opportunity to affect continuing education activities content (e.g. authors, presenters and program planners) with products or services from a commercial interest with which s/he has financial relationships, discloses those financial relationship/s with commercial entities to participants.

Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation, but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation.

Relevant disclosures (or lack thereof) among educational activity planners and faculty are as follows:

•Vicki Weiss, RN, BSN, MSN, AADE, Chicago, IL has no relevant financial disclosures to report
•Kellie Buemer, AADE, Chicago, IL has no relevant financial disclosures to report
•Sarah Kraus, AADE, Chicago, IL, has no relevant financial disclosures to report
The approval of this educational offering by the AADE does not imply endorsement of specific therapies, treatments, or products discussed in the presentations.


Instructions
To receive a Statement of Credit, you must attend the entire session and complete the evaluation form. Your Statement of Credit will be issued electronically immediately upon submission of the evaluation form.

Locations to be announced!

2010 Webinar information to be announced