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Diabetes Foot care resource document<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Please click here<\/a> to access a range of materials relating to foot care in diabetes<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Diabetic Foot Screening Competency For Healthcare Worker’s<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The above framework details the required competencies for healthcare worker’s who undertake Diabetic Foot Screening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All staff must complete the Foot Risk Awareness and Management Education (FRAME) e-learning module and face to face training prior to undertaking the diabetic foot competency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The e-learning module can be accessed from:  http:\/\/www.diabetesframe.org\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capability Framework for Integrated Diabetic Lower Limb Care<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This framework contains a simple scoring guide for clinicians to self-assess, record and benchmark their own capabilities and skill set against five levels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Level 1: You have observed the skill\/procedure in a practice setting.
Level 2: You have participated in the skill\/procedure under direct supervision.
Level 3: You have performed the skill\/procedure on a number of occasions and required minimal supervision.
Level 4: You can perform the skill\/procedure safely and competently, giving the rationale for your actions.
Level 5: You are able to critically appraise\/teach the skill\/procedure to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Achievements and goals for each capability can also be documented and recorded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consensus Document – Redefining and Demystifying Offloading for Diabetes Foot Care<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Redefining and demystifying offloading for diabetes foot care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IWGDF Practical Guidelines on the Prevention and Management of Diabetic Foot Disease – 2019<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Practical guidelines on the prevention and management of diabetic foot disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TrafficLights<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Diabetic Foot Risk Stratification and Triage diagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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