Screening for diabetic kidney disease in primary care: A quality improvement initiative. Issue 4 (April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Deem, Michelle; Rice, Jennifer; Valentine, Kathleen; Zavertnik, Jean Ellen; Lakra, Manju
• Is Part Of: Nurse practitioner. Volume 45:Issue 4(2020:Apr.)
• Publication Date: 2020-04
• Subjects: American Diabetes Association (ADA) -- diabetes -- diabetic kidney disease (DKD) -- microalbuminuria -- quality improvement (QI) -- renin-angiotensin system -- type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM); Nursing -- Periodicals; Nurse practitioners -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000657316.97157.e4
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0361-1817

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Gaps in care currently exist between diabetic kidney disease (DKD) guidelines and diabetes management in primary care settings. Implementation of quality improvement (QI) initiatives often improves these gaps in care. This article outlines a QI initiative exploring whether a local Federally Qualified Health Center could improve rates of screening for microalbuminuria, diagnosis of DKD, and treatment of the disorder in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Abstract : Gaps in care currently exist between diabetic kidney disease (DKD) guidelines and diabetes management in primary care settings. This article explores whether a local Federally Qualified Health Center could improve rates of screening for microalbuminuria, diagnosis of DKD, and treatment of the disorder in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.