(P501) Establishing a Robust Interdisciplinary Approach to Support Young Adults’ Transition in Care

The transition from pediatric to adult care for individuals managing diabetes is a critical pathway that requires thoughtful planning and support. Our care team is committed to ensuring patients are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources to guide this transition successfully. Engaging teens in proactive discussions well before they reach the age of transition is essential to allow sufficient time to prepare. Our structured, interdisciplinary approach addresses the medical, psychosocial, and educational needs of young adults during transitions in care. Nursing clinical leaders identified the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (DCES) team as uniquely positioned to lead patient discussions and support behavior change aligned with the ADCES 7 Self-Care Behaviors, helping to reduce the burden on providers. In this poster, we share how our DCES team, in partnership with leadership, launched a quality improvement project utilizing a nationally recognized transition survey tool. Through this initiative, we developed interventions and strategies to promote a collaborative, patient-centered approach. Our intent is to improve patient satisfaction and build confidence, empowering individuals to navigate health care independently. These goals support our mission to achieve optimal outcomes.