Healthcare Educational and Research Fund
Healthcare Educational and Research Fund
Grant Status
Completed
Project Title
Improving Diabetes Outcomes at New York State Hospital Outpatient Clinics
Award Amount
$320,000
Location
Rensselaer
Website
Date Awarded
June 2, 2009
In 2007, there were 40,351 admissions to New York hospitals with a primary diagnosis of diabetes and 454,268 admissions when a secondary diagnosis is considered. As an additional partner of the NYSHealth Diabetes Campaign, the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) will work to improve outcomes for patients with diabetes among hospital-based outpatient clinics in the State.
The addition of the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) as a fourth partner will address our third target audience: outpatient departments. HANYS represents 550 not-for-profit and public hospitals, nursing homes, and home care organizations across the State and includes 154 outpatient departments, also known as hospital-owned clinics. These health centers reported more than 11 million clinic visits in 2006. In New York City, a myriad of these outpatient departments serve as the only access to primary care for low-income residents—several of the outpatient departments report over 70% of their patient population are covered by Medicaid. Engaging the providers of these health centers is an important task of the NYSHealth Diabetes Campaign.
This project presents an important opportunity to improve outcomes for New Yorkers with diabetes, including reducing diabetes complications and hospitalizations that could be avoided if patients receive the care they need in outpatient settings. HANYS will provide technical assistance to its members by telephone, on-site visits, and through webinar technology depending on the needs of the provider or site. It will contract with at least two diabetes physician experts who will provide trainings and help providers and sites solve difficult clinical issues, such as patients who have special problems controlling their diabetes. HANYS also will provide regionally based training sessions in areas with great need or activity.