One in 11 people aged over 16 years in NSW has diabetes and this number is growing.
NSW Health is working with its partners on a 'one health system' approach to improve outcomes that matter to patients, the experiences of receiving and providing care, and the efficiency and effectiveness of care.
Diabetes can lead to a range of health complications and frequent hospitalisation for patients. Between 2013-14 and 2018-19, 431,000 patients with diabetes received inpatient care at a NSW public hospital. This is an average of roughly 72,000 patients per year.
This initiative is supported by a document called Integrating care for people with diabetes, A Statewide Initiative for Diabetes Management. It outlines the approach to improve the coordination of diabetes care across NSW and keep people well and out of hospital.
Partners who are involved in the initiative include:
The goal of the initiative is to improve health outcomes and the experiences of care for people with diabetes, by understanding the patient's perspective and organising care around their needs.
The initiative includes six key focus areas that will guide partners to develop coordinated, integrated care at the local level:
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