National Standards for DSMES Examples

ADCES provides examples from our currently accredited programs for some of the standards for your reference. 

Standard 2

Samples from ADCES accredited programs

These examples are from actual applications submitted by coordinators managing accredited programs.

• Sample 1
• Sample 2
• Sample 3

This PowerPoint template can be used to present to your stakeholders, and you can assign a notetaker to record their input in the notes section.  The content of the template is a suggestion; you can customize it to fit your needs. Then when the next year’s meeting comes around, just update the content.  It can be emailed, shown in person, shared through an online conferencing service.

• Blank Template for Meeting Minutes (not required)
• ADCES Resources available

We have put together a chart with examples of questions you can ask your stakeholders to obtain targeted input.  We organized the questions around the 10 National Standards for DSMES.  We hope you find it useful for your stakeholder meetings.

• Questions to ask Stakeholders

Standard 3 

Sample policies from ADCES accredited programs

These examples are from actual applications submitted by coordinators managing accredited programs.

• Sample 1
• Sample 2
• Sample 3
• Sample 4

Standard 4 

Sample Quality Coordinator job descriptions from ADCES accredited programs

These examples are from actual applications submitted by coordinators managing accredited programs.

• Sample 1
• Sample 2

Standard 6

Sample Template

This example is from actual applications submitted by coordinators managing accredited programs.

• Sample 1

AADE Resources Available​

• AADE Curriculum
• DEAP webinar on DSMES Curriculum Design and webinar slides

Standard 7

Samples from ADCES 

• Sample Referral Form
• Sample Diabetes Self-Management Education/Training and Medical Nutrition Therapy Services Order Form

 ADCES Resources Available

• DEAP webinar on Charting for DSMT and Webinar Slides

Standard 8

Examples of Ongoing Support Resource Lists from ADCES accredited programs

These examples are from actual applications submitted by coordinators managing accredited programs.

• Sample 1
• Sample 2
• Sample 3
• Sample 4

ADCES Resources for Ongoing Support​

The Importance of Peer Support
AACE Prescription Savings directory

Standard 9

Examples of SMART Goal sheets from AADE accredited programs

These examples are from actual applications submitted by coordinators managing accredited programs.

• Sample 1
• Sample 2
• Sample 3
• Sample 4

AADE Resources Available

Optimizing Goal Setting for Better Patient Outcomes

AADE7 Goal Sheet

Examples of letters to referring providers from AADE accredited programs

• Sample 1
• Sample 2
• Sample 3

Standard 10

Examples of CQI plans from AADE accredited programs

These examples are from actual applications submitted by coordinators managing accredited programs.

• Sample 1
• Sample 2
• Sample 3
• Sample 4
• Sample 5
• Sample 6
• Sample 7
• Sample 8

Blank PDSA Template example (not required)

AADE resources for understanding Continuous Quality Improvement

• CQI for DSMES Programs, 2nd Edition
• Continuous Quality Improvement for Diabetes Education and Support Programs, 3rd Edition
• DEAP webinar on CQI - webinar slides