Five LI hospitals designated as leaders in caring for people with diabetes.
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Five LI hospitals designated as leaders in caring for people with diabetes. Five Long Island hospitals earned the Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes designation from the American Diabetes Association and The Leapfrog Group. Five Northwell Health hospitals, including four locations in Nassau County, have earned the Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes designation from the American Diabetes Association and The Leapfrog Group, an honor awarded to hospitals that demonstrate excellence in the care and treatment of hospitalized patients living with diabetes. Northwell's Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Glen Cove Hospital, Plainview Hospital, and Syosset Hospital, along with Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson, were the only hospitals in the state to make the cut, according to the annual list created by The Leapfrog Group. "Managing diabetes in the hospital requires strong systems, clear protocols, and constant attention to patient safety, especially when the margin for error is small," said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog focused on patient safety. Hospitals earning the designation demonstrate a strong commitment to implementing evidence-based practices that improve the safety and well-being of people living with diabetes, according to The Leapfrog Group. Diabetes affects...
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