Measurement of glycemic control, renal function and lipid levels in diabetic patients are important indicators of the quality of the medical treatment and are necessary to guide the treatment of diabetic patients. These tests are required at frequent intervals.

To provide the RN with guidelines to assure that the basic elements of diabetes management are taught to patients with diabetes.

To ensure all data is maintained and properly backed up to maximize recovery in the event of disaster and to make the file accessible to other staff.

To differentiate between different classifications of employees for purposes of determining benefits, eligibility for overtime pay, and other issues.

These policies were developed by OneWorld Health Center to govern their promotora program. Included in this document are policies regarding: Procedures, Follow-up Calls, Forms, Job Descriptions, Competencies and Attributes.

Seven page document that provides a sample/template emergency preparedness plan.

The Workbook provides a process that can support state, local,and tribal planners as they advance in their efforts to reach all populations—and specifically, special populations—in day-today communication and during crisis or emergency situations.

The Workbook is divided into three primary sections, each representing a major stage in the process of communicating with special populations,and provides a baseline of research plus selected resources that should substantially reduce the work required of health departments to begin this process.

To define a process for accepting verbal or telephone orders and test results directly from physicians, physician extenders (Physician Assistants, Nurse Midwives, Nurse Practitioners), labs and/or testing services.

To provide for a consistent method of telephone medical management by the Registered Nurse.