Keywords

American Diabetes Association (ADA), diabetes, diabetic kidney disease (DKD), microalbuminuria, quality improvement (QI), renin-angiotensin system, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)

Authors

1. Deem, Michelle DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
2. Rice, Jennifer DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
3. Valentine, Kathleen PhD, MS, RN
4. Zavertnik, Jean Ellen DNP, RN, CNE, CHSE
5. Lakra, Manju MD

Abstract

Abstract: Gaps in care currently exist between diabetic kidney disease (DKD) guidelines and diabetes management in primary care settings. Implementation of quality improvement (QI) initiatives often improves these gaps in care. This article outlines a QI initiative exploring whether a local Federally Qualified Health Center could improve rates of screening for microalbuminuria, diagnosis of DKD, and treatment of the disorder in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.