I want to start a DSME program at my practice. How do I begin?
Resources are available to help start your own DSME program.
Beginning a DSME/DSMES program in your practice is a significant undertaking. In addition to many practical and organizational considerations, the certification process can take 12 months or longer to complete. But starting a program can also yield considerable benefits for you, your patients, and your business.
Many different resources are available to help you start a DSME program, but the most comprehensive come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the CDC’s DSMES Toolkit, you will find information about:
- National DSMES service standards.
- The accreditation and recognition process.
- Service staffing and delivery models.
- Reimbursement and sustainability.
- Marketing and promotion.