Joint Position Statement User Guide

Provides instruction on how to use the various elements in the tool kit. 

10-slide version

5-slide version

2-slide version

PowerPoint Presentation

To use when presenting to groups that can influence referrals: Local educators, physician and nursing leadership, performance improvement and quality departments, administration, and other individuals and groups depending on the local practice site specifics.  

Several versions are available. If you only have a short amount of time or just want to include it within a larger presentation, choose the 2- or 5-slide versions. The 10-side version is the full presentation.
(Click on graphics to download each version)

Flyer for People with Diabetes

Patient-facing flyer that provides general information of the benefits of DSMES and the 4 critical times that DSMES should occur. Use this in your facility, at local health fairs, etc.
You Can Thrive flyer WEB (Lower resolution but fine for websites)
You Can Thrive flyer DESKTOP (High resolution, good for desktop printing)
You Can Thrive flyer PRESS (High resolution, to be used with professional print shops)

Letter/Email to Send to Providers

This template letter has the essentials included to support the need for DSMES. It is intended to be sent along with a copy of the Joint Position Statement and the algorithm/s. It is suggested that key leaders in the program sign the letter along with the educator. Specific information on your program needs to be added.
Sample Provider Letter - Word
Sample Provider Letter - PDF

American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, 2017