Hyperglycemia occurs in more than 30% of hospitalized patients. The condition has been associated with higher mortality and poor outcomes. Systems to effectively treat dysglycemia have been put into place, although many focus on critical care areas. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the challenges for glycemic control in non–critical care areas. Standardized order sets, critical pathways, professional education, and collaborative systems can support improved control.
Fairfield University School of Nursing, Fairfield, Connecticut (Dr Gerard); Professional Development Department, Stamford Hospital, Stamford, Connecticut (Dr Gerard); and Nursing Department, Western Connecticut Health Network, Danbury (Dr Ritchie).
Correspondence: Sally O. Gerard, DNP, RN, CDE, CNL, Fairfield University School of Nursing, 1073 North Benson Rd, Fairfield CT 06825 (sgerard@fairfield.edu or sgerard@stamhealth.org).
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
Accepted for publication: February 1, 2017
Published ahead of print: March 20, 2017
