Inpatient diabetes program outcomes
The Joint Commission’s (TJC) Gold Seal of Approval™
Community Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s (TJC) Gold Seal of Approval™ for its inpatient diabetes care program. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
Our diabetes services
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How we compare* |
CHOMP |
Society of Hospital Medicine |
May-October 2020
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| Timeliness of blood glucose check after a hypoglycemic event |
 |
20.16 minutes |
≤41.7 minutes |
| Resolution of hypoglycemia |
|
31.19 minutes |
≤47.3 minutes |
| Percent of days with severe uncontrolled hyperglycemia (>299 mg/dl) |
|
3.1% |
≤5.5% |
| Percent of hospital stays in which blood glucose is kept within range (71-179mg/dL) |
|
84.9% |
≥76.8% |
*As compared to society benchmark
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) Glycemic Control program focuses on optimizing the care for hospitalized diabetic patients. Data is voluntarily submitted to SHM which is used to compare with all participating hospitals. The numbers above represent non-ICU inpatients.
