Hello,
We are in the process of overhauling our personal insulin pump policy, order set, and process. We are interested in learning about how insulin pumps are handled within your institution/health system. If you are able, would love to see any clinical guidance, order set, or policy examples that you can share. Can you please answer the questions below:
1) Do you allow use of personal insulin pumps during acute admissions?
2) Exclusion criteria for personal insulin pump use (other than AMS or acuity
limiting ability to safely self-manage)?
3) Do you allow use if insulin type other than U-100 is in use (e.g., U-500)
4) If no, describe process for transitioning patient from pump to facility orders
(e.g., CDE vs. PharmD vs. endocrinologist vs. hospitalist).
5) Do you allow use of insulin pumps in auto-mode paired with a continuous glucose
monitor or manual mode use only?

Any other insight/wisdom you can share is appreciated! If I receive enough responses, I will collate and share with the group. Thank you.

Laura Frantz, PharmD, BCPS, DPLA
Medication Safety Specialist
Novant Health, Inc.