1. A. In order to receive Medicaid reimbursement, outpatient hospitals must have a DSMT program that meets the quality standards of one of the following accreditation organizations:

   1. 1. the American Diabetes Association;
   2. 2. the American Association of Diabetes Educators; or
   3. 3. the Indian Health Service.

2. B. All DSMT programs must adhere to the national standards for diabetes self-management education.

   1. 1. Each member of the instructional team must:

      1. a. be a certified diabetes educator (CDE) certified by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators; or
      2. b. have recent didactic and experiential preparation in education and diabetes management.

   2. 2. At a minimum, the instructional team must consist of one the following professionals who is a CDE:

      1. a. a registered dietician;
      2. b. a registered nurse; or
      3. c. a pharmacist.
   3. 3. All members of the instructional team must obtain the nationally recommended annual continuing education hours for diabetes management.
3. C. Members of the instructional team must be either employed by or have a contract with a Medicaid enrolled outpatient hospital that will submit the claims for reimbursement of outpatient DSMT services rendered by the team.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 39:2505 (September 2013).