The implementation of diabetic foot quality standards (QS) within primary care in Mumbai, supported by iDSI, has resulted in the identification of patients at risk of neuropathy who may have otherwise gone undetected. Between April-October 2017 842 diabetes patients that attended Dispensary 9 at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre had their feet examined once by physicians that had received additional …
Implementing Diabetic Foot Quality Standards in Mumbai
Implementing guidelines is at the forefront of healthcare quality improvement in India. In an effort to improve quality of diabetes care we are supporting implementation of quality standards (QS) and measurable indicators at a primary health centre attached to the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Mumbai. The quality standards aim to improve identification and timely referral of patients with …