Eligibility - Gestational Diabetic Note
Are women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) and women with pre-existing diabetes who are pregnant included in the certification program?
Yes. The Program-Specific Eligibility reads “Acute care hospitals that provide care and services to patients who have a medical history of diabetes – that is, diabetes diagnosed and acknowledged by the treating physician – are eligible for certification under this program …”. Diabetes Mellitus diagnosis includes: type 1, type 2 and GDM. Women with preexisting diabetes who are pregnant, have diabetes regardless if they are pregnant.
There is one standard where it is identified that it is not applicable to women with gestational diabetes. This standard is DSDF.2 EP.5.a.
There is one standard where it is identified that it is not applicable to women with gestational diabetes. This standard is DSDF.2 EP.5.a.
Last updated on March 05, 2019
Manual:
Advanced DSC - Inpatient Diabetes
Chapter:
Program Management DSPR