mississippi mobilization against diabetes diabetes prevention and control program
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Mississippi Mobilization Against Diabetes
Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
Is diabetes a problem in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, for every 1,000 persons, there are 95 cases of Diabetes
Nearly 285,000 persons in Mississippi have diabetes with approximately one-third being undiagnosed.
Diabetes contributes to at least 1,800 deaths annually.
By conclusion of this Symposium, nearly
1,280 persons will have developed diabetes.
In accordance with the Mission of the MDH, the DPCP is responsible for promoting and protecting the health of all Mississippians
affected by diabetes.
DPCP
Advised by MMAD
DPCP
HealthcareClinicians
Diabetes Foundations
PatientAdvocacyGroups
Patients
Health EducatorsSocial Workers Policy
Makers
Academic Institutions
CommunityFaith Based
Groups
What is the Diabetes Program? Funded through CDC to conduct programs
which will: Increase foot examinations Increase eye examinations Increase HgA1c testing Increase flu vaccinations Reduce Health Disparities Establish Wellness Programs Evaluate the Statewide Diabetes Public Health
System
Programs LEAP – Lower Extremity Amputation
Prevention PAAC Program Continuing Education Community Mobilization Quality Improvement Initiatives Mississippi Mobilization Against Diabetes
State Plan for Diabetes Prevention and Control
Continuing Education Annual Diabetes Educational
Seminar Co-sponsored by the Diabetes Foundation of MS Provides information to healthcare providers on current diabetes
related care practices. Annual Diabetes Symposium and
Workshop Co-sponsored by Information and Quality Healthcare Educates healthcare professionals about the ways to increase and
improve quality of life outcomes for people with diabetes.
Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention Workshops
Provides foot examination training to identify patients at risk for developing foot problems.
Participants acquire assessment
skills pertaining to the diabetic foot and skill to use monofilaments for determining a patient’s risk for developing foot ulcers.
Community Based Initiatives Mini-Grants to conduct diabetes
prevention and control activities Diabetes Support Group Cooking Classes Health Fairs Educational Seminars Health Screenings
Support of the Diabetes Collaborative
Doctor and Patient Working Together
for Improved Outcomes
Partnership with African American Churches
Making a Making a PAAC PAAC to to identify, prevent, and identify, prevent, and treat chronic illness treat chronic illness in African American in African American
communitiescommunities..
PAAC Goal
Establish churches as health resource centers in order to broaden the knowledge and understanding of health education and provide information on lifestyle choices and social issues that affect long-term health.
FY 2007 ActivitiesMarch 30, 2006 – March 29, 2007
Diabetes Public Health System Infrastructure and Improvement
Disease Management Education and Application
Health Promotion and Education 44% of Budget - Community
Programs and Services
Diabetes Public Health System Infrastructure and Improvement
SDPHS Performance Improvement Plan
Establish Regional Diabetes Coalitions Essential Public Health Services
Training Diabetes Today Training
Publish Diabetes Report Card
Disease Management Education and Application
Diabetes Education and Training Programs Diabetes Symposium and Workshop Diabetes Education Seminar Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Conference Community Health Center Disease Management Collaborative
Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention Program
Disease Management Intervention Program Partnership with Community Health Centers and the
University of MS Medical Center Metabolic Clinic
Health Promotion and Education
Diabetes Prevention Pilot Partnership with Cardiovascular Health
Program Community/Faith Based Health Promotion
Programs Mini grant program
Health Education Training Chronic Disease Conference – provide tools to
conduct health promotion programs
What is MMAD?Statewide Diabetes Public Health System An association of individuals who care
about improving the health of those affected by diabetes.
• Healthcare Professionals• Lay Persons• Patients• Educators• Administrators• Program Managers• Community Members
TransportationLeisure
EmploymentRecreation
Public policyReligious Affiliation Community Support
InsuranceMedia
Primary health careTertiary health care
What is MMAD? In 2002, a group of professionals interested in
diabetes were convened to develop the State Plan for Diabetes Prevention and Control in Mississippi.
In 2003, the original group and new members convened to design a process to assess the strengths and weaknesses of Mississippi’s system of diabetes care and prevention. Partnered with Emory University, Rollins
School of Public Health In 2005, the entire group reconvened to review
assessment results and to develop a performance improvement plan for the state.
What is MMAD’s purpose? To improve the statewide system of
care for persons with diabetes Healthcare Access Continuing Education Healthcare Policy Standards of Care Quality of Care Healthcare Disparities
What has MMAD Accomplished? Statewide Diabetes Public Health
Performance Assessment (Ten Essential Public Health Services) Areas of Strength
• Mobilizing Community Partners• Linking to Community Services• Educating/Informing
Areas that Need Improvement• Monitoring the burden of diabetes• Ensuring Competent Workforce• Evaluation
Next Steps MMAD to be recognized by the state as
the official body that: Addresses issues which affect people
with or at risk for developing diabetes Advises on policy issues related to
diabetes Maintains a quality system of education
for all persons with diabetes and the healthcare professionals who care for them
Next Steps Continued MMAD Formal Structure Expand/Sustain membership to
include all stakeholders Review Current State Plan (2004-
2008) Complete report of progress to date Re-set goals/objectives
Regions
1. North Mississippi
2. Delta Region
3. Choctaw/Native American Region
4. Central Mississippi
5. Southwest Mississippi
6. South Mississippi
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Mississippi State Plan for Diabetes Prevention and Control
Interim Progress Report
Broaden public knowledge and understanding that diabetes is a common, serious, and costly disease; diabetes is treatable; and Type 2 diabetes can be delayed and sometimes prevented.
Objective Achieved
By, 2008 provide information to 90 percent of state legislators and policy makers on the number of Mississippians afflicted with Diabetes and the impact of this disease on the state’s citizens
No. Plan to develop Diabetes Report Card by March 30, 2007.
By 2008, provide information to 70 percent of Mississippi communities concerning risk factors, prevention, and treatment of diabetes and the complications of uncontrolled and undiagnosed diabetes.
In progress. Need information from partners on their work in this area.
Increase patients’ knowledge and under-standing of self-management behaviors to decrease chronic complications of diabetes.
Objective Achieved
By 2008, provide access to education on effective diabetes self-management behaviors and practices to 70% of patients diagnosed with diabetes.
In progress. Need information from partners on their work in this area.
By 2008, increase foot examinations for persons with diagnosed diabetes by 50% to decrease or prevent amputations.
In progress (LEAP). Need information from partners on their work in this area.
Improve the standards of care in Mississippi to prevent diabetes complications and reduce hospitalizations.
Objective Achieved
By 2008, 25% of health care providers will have increased knowledge and understanding of current and effective diabetes management practices.
In progress. Need information from partners on their work in this area.
Improve the ability of diabetes services for special populations, such as minority, elderly, and rural by creating Diabetes Resource Centers in areas where these populations are concentrated.
Objective Achieved
By 2008, provide access to health care providers for 70% of patients with diabetes.
Not Complete. Need mechanism for tracking this information.Need information from partners.
Diabetes Resources Educational Literature (601-576-
7781) 50 Ways to Prevent Diabetes 4 Steps to Control Your Diabetes For
Life Diabetes Health Guide
Diabetes Resources Continued www.diabetes.org www.ndep.nih.gov www.msdiabetes.org www.diabetesatwork.org www.cdc.gov/diabetes www.HealthyMS.com
How can you get involved? Become a member of the Mississippi
Mobilization Against Diabetes Start a Diabetes Coalition in Your
Community Attend Diabetes Related
Conferences and Meetings
Contact Cassandra Dove, Director
601-576-7784 [email protected]
Bettye Daniel, Evaluation Lead, LEAP Coordinator, PAAC Coordinator 601-576-7737 [email protected]