Personal SubQ Insulin Pump Use Inpatient

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Megan Elizabeth...
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Personal SubQ Insulin Pump Use Inpatient

Hello,

My hospitals do not employ a CDE, nor to they have regular consult assess to an endocrinologist. We are re-evaluating our patient own subcutaneous insulin pump policy, and based on the 2016 ISMP recommendations, I am concerned about our ability to provide the safest care to patients by allowing personal insulin pump use in house without specialist oversight/consultation. Have other organizations successfully supported patient personal insulin pump use without CDE or endocrine specialists assisting in the care of these patients? Insights much appreciated.

Thank you,
Megan Fragale, PharmD, MS, BCPS
Skagit Regional Health

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