(P321) Sweetening the Deal: Transforming Glycemic Care in a Multicenter Hospital System

In the U.S., inpatient hyperglycemia affects up to 70-80% of critically ill patients and is linked to higher risks of complications, longer hospital stays, and increased mortality. Nationally, it is estimated that 40% of inpatients receiving insulin experience an error, with 24% resulting in harm. This poster describes a program at UW Medicine, where roughly 21,000 patients annually have at least one instance of hyperglycemia during a hospital stay, and insulin accounts for nearly 7% of all medication-related safety events. To address the clinical impacts of hyperglycemia and its treatment, the authors formed an intercampus, multidisciplinary Joint Diabetes Leadership Council to continuously improve glycemic care through evidence-based practices and simplifying complex processes and policies.