Handouts -- a majority of handouts for the annual meeting have been posted. Please see: http://wadepage.org/node/747 . The handouts are added as they are submitted and will be available to all.  WADE is continuing its policy of providing handouts of this conference and past conferences everyone, no password or attendance is required.

Find out more:

• Details about the 2015 Annual Conference 
• Register for the Annual Conference 
• Pre-conferences:  Diabetes Workshop: Building Essential Skills    &     Motivational Interviewing
• Karen Shultz-Goldstein Memorial Lecture Fund The 2015 Annual WADE Silent Auction/Raffle Benefits the Karen Shultz-Goldstein Memorial Lecture Fund. During this year’s WADE Annual Conference, on March 20 and 21, we will be holding a silent auction and raffle.

We need your contributions to make this auction a fun event and a great success!  There are many, many ways to help either with an item or by soliciting contributions.

2014 contributions were fantastic with a variety of merchandise.   Some examples and ideas for this year are listed here: http://www.myaadenetwork.org/p/cm/ld/&fid=2535 .  Please think outside the box and use your creativity to help make 2015’s auction exciting and successful.  Many of you have talents, hobbies and skills that you have shared with WADE in the past and we are looking forward to your contribution this year. 

All the money raised by this event with go to benefit the Karen Shultz-Goldstein Memorial Lecture Fund.  These funds are used to bring national speakers for our WADE Annual Conferences.

 To donate an item for the auction:   If you need help in getting your contribution(s) to the meeting we can help you.  Just indicate that need on the Donation Form (can be accessed here:  http://www.myaadenetwork.org/p/cm/ld/&fid=2535).

WADE ANNUAL MEETING INDUSTRY EVENTS AND ED OPPS!

I. Register to get trained on the US Diabetes Conversation Map Tools through the MERCK Journey for Control program. This is the only training in our area for a long time. Each particpant will recieve complimentary set of Conversation Map tools. Converation Maps are approved curriculum for ADA and AADE Recognition Programs. Be trained! Be marketable! Be a facillitator AND educator!

Thursday March 19th 6-9pm. Dinner will be provided

Redmond Town Center Marriott 7401 164th Ave NE, Redmond WA 98052

REGISTER: journeyforcontrol.com

If you are already certified and trained on Conversation Maps and are ready to take your learning to a higher level, consider learning more about OmniPod insulin pumps

II. You are cordially invited to attend a clinical program featuring Jen Block, FNP, NP-C, RN, CDE, Stanford University. "Strategies for helping MDI patients improve clinical and quality of life outcomes with the OmniPod Insulin Pump"

Thursday March 19th 2015 6:30pm

Pearl Restaurant 700 Bellevue Way NE, #50 Bellevue, WA

Space is limited so please RSVP to Eric Darcy at [email protected]

The 2015 Annual WADE Silent Auction/Raffle Benefits the Karen Shultz-Goldstein Memorial Lecture Fund

WADE  auctions have  been such a great success.  Let’s continue the tradition this year during the annual meeting.  You can help make this happen by contributing to the fun.  There are many ways to help either with an item or by soliciting contributions.

2014 contributions were fantastic with a variety of merchandise.  Thanks very much to those who contributed items. Some examples and ideas for this year are listed below.  Please think outside the box and use your creativity to help make 2015’s auction exciting and successful.  Many of you have talents, hobbies and skills that you have shared with WADE in the past and we are looking forward to your contribution this year.  It is great to see your talents shine for this wonderful memorial to Karen.  

It is a good time to shop for those special gifts that may never be found in a store.  Consider donating that recent gift that you already have!  All of the proceeds will be applied to the Karen Shultz-Goldstein Memorial Lecture Fund.  The funds are used to bring well known keynote speakers for WADE's annual conferences.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS

Here are a few ideas for contributions:

Electronics:   Items such as I-pods, electronic readers, and cameras are very successful.

Arts & Crafts, Hobbies:  Jewelry, wood project, sewing project, knitted item, or other items that you are willing to share.

Theme Baskets:  Such as a wine or newborn basket or a wedding anniversary basket with a romantic weekend get away.  Possibly a hotel would donate a nights stay, and a restaurant the dinner in exchange for the advertisement and exposure of their business.

Special Services:  Ideas would be a spa treatment or new hairstyle to extend to potential new customers.

Vacation Destinations: Do you or someone you know have a vacation home, condo or time-share?   Please consider donating accommodations.

Gift Cards:  Do you have a gift card for a national chain restaurant, bookstore, clothing store, etc. that you don’t think you’ll use?  Or just buy a gift card to donate!

Vendors:  Sales people are often good sources of event tickets – sports, music, and theater.  They occasionally have access to incentive gifts and other items that they might be willing to donate, you just have to ask.

Diabetes Education Resources:   Many of you have developed tools for diabetes education. Here’s an opportunity to promote yourself, while supporting WADE.

To donate an item for the auction:   Complete the Donation Form on the WADE website (WADEpage.org ) and  e-mail  it to  or send to Chris Pelto by regular mail (her address is on the form). If you need help in getting your contribution(s) to the meeting we can help you.  Just indicate that need on the Donation Form.

Questions? email Chris Pelto

All proceeds will benefit the Karen Shultz-Goldstein Memorial Lecture Fund & are tax deductable.

.About the Fund: Karen Goldstein was a long time member of WADE and friend and colleague of many diabetes educators throughout Washington.  She passed away in 2009. WADE honors Karen’s dedication to diabetes education each year by supporting her memorial lecture fund.  The fund is part of the AADE Foundation, but WADE has access to the fund at any time.

This is an educational opportunity for healthcare professionals who are not CDE's and who want to learn more about diabetes/diabetes management. Attendees will earn 5 – 6 CEU’s, (CEU’s still in application process). Program cost is only $60, thanks to our committed team of speakers who are leading the workshop.

Click here for a PDF file for easy printing. Please print the flyer and distribute and/or post.

Thank you for helping to get the word out!

For any questions please contact Jennifer Newell at 253-520-3203

Diabetes Workshop: Building Essential Skills. An interactive learning experience for healthcare professionals
Thursday March 19, 2015
8:00 am - 3:30 pm   (sign-in and breakfast begins at 7am)

Redmond Marriott Town Center, Redmond, WA
7401 164th Ave NE; Redmond, WA 98052
Register Online Now: www.DiabetesAnswers.org “pre-conferences” click-on link for Diabetes Workshop
Program Cost:  $60
Continuing Education Credits:  Application for CEU’s have been submitted to the American Association of Diabetes Educators for Nurses, Dietitians, and Pharmacists
Learning Objectives:
• Discuss the pathophysiology of diabetes, diagnosis and treatment goals
• Interpreting blood glucose values identifying glucose patterns
• Discuss insulin therapy and glucose pattern management
• Summarize actions and recognize side effects of medications used in the treatment of diabetes.
• Describe healthy eating and discuss role of exercise with diabetes
• Identify acute and long-term complications of diabetes and medical management/lifestyle strategies for prevention
• Identify steps and discuss practical strategies to become a Certified Diabetes Educator
 

Learn from our multi-disciplinary team of diabetes specialists including an endocrinologist, pharmacist, registered nurse, and registered dietitian:
• Scott Magee, MD, FACE;      • Randy Elde, PharmD, CDE
• Kathy Magee, BSN,RN,CDE    • Kelly VanHorn, RD,CD,CDE
                                                                                                                                                    
For questions regarding program or registration  contact Jennifer Newell at 253-520-3203

“Pathways to Positive Outcomes” Marriot Hotel at Redmond Center WA. March, 19, 20 & 21

 2015 Annual Conference Details        Agenda

Register NOW (Early registration discount deadline Feb 15th)

Two Pre-Conference Workshops, Thursday, March 19

1. Full day Diabetes Workshop: Building Essential Skills   An interactive learning experience for healthcare professionals   8:00 am - 3:30 pm.  Specially designed for those who want to be diabetes educators and those who simply want knowledge in diabetes.  A program for RNs, RDs, Office Staff and any professional interested in diabetes education and management. Presented by a multi-disciplinary team of experts covering the basics plus more advanced topics like pattern management and introduction to insulin pumps.
2. Half day Motivational Interviewing Work Shop. An interactive program for advanced practitioners who want more practice with motivational interviewing.  

Full Annual Conference, Friday & Saturday, March 20 & 21
Cutting edge topics with national, state and local experts sharing new research, new technology and much more.      Details    Agenda    Register Now (Early registration discount deadline Feb 15th)

Apply for a scholarship to the conference, :Application for WADE Annual Meeting Scholarship    Please do not hesitate to include questions.  Deadline for submission is February 1, 2015

Nominations open for 2015 WADE Diabetes Educator of the Year  & Service Award 

Donate to the  Silent Auction  for the Karen Shultz-Goldstein Memorial Lecture Fund or contact [email protected]

Volunteer to help during the conference.  Interested click here

Pack your backpack, load your bike and join us this coming March 20, 21 for the  2015 WADE Annual Conference “Pathways to Positive Outcomes” (pre conference events on March 19th)

The program will spin your wheels and gear you up with exciting new information in diabetes management.  The speaker and topic line-ups offers you a rich variety from the newest research outcomes to Medicare’s new yet complicated reimbursement criteria for obesity counseling and treatment.

For details click here  (http://www.myaadenetwork.org/p/cm/ld/fid=2409)

Nomination  for 2015 WADE Diabetes Educator of the Year Award

Purpose:  To recognize a member of the Washington Association of Diabetes Educators (WADE) who has inspired others in their contribution to diabetes education.
Who can nominate:  Anyone can nominate a qualified candidate including a WADE member, nonmember, or her/himself.
Candidate eligibility criteria: Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), active Member of WADE, member of AADE, and three years of experience as a diabetes educator.
To submit a nominationfor Diabetes Educator of the Year  please click here.

Nomination  for 2015 WADE Distinguished Service Award Nomination

Purpose: To recognize a member of the Washington Association of Diabetes Educators (WADE) who has
demonstrated leadership and support to the chapter.
Who can nominate:  Anyone can nominate a qualified candidate including a WADE member, nonmember, or her/himself.
Candidate eligibility criteria: Active Member of WADE, member of AADE, and three years of experience as a diabetes educator who has volunteered for WADE.
To submit a nomination for the Distinguished Service Award please click here.

New link: If you are interested in a master‘s degree in pubic health check out this website: Best Online MPH Programs 2014-15 http://www.publichealthonline.org/degree-programs/masters/   Public Health Online, a non-commercial organization, launched in 2013 to provide public health resources to those considering a career in public health or currently employed in the industry. Please note that WADE does not endorse any of the programs or products that are link from our website.

Employers-- interested in posting a job?  Please click here to e mail our Webmaster. In your e mail please include what you like posted (less than 100 characters).  Indicate job tile, location, and if possible a link to your online application and/or job description.If no online application link is available please include contact information such as phone number or e mail.  There is no charge for this service. We will keep postings up for 60 days or longer if requested.

Click here for latest job postings.

New Page: Speaker's Bureau
WADE is  starting to gather a list of interested, qualified speakers to add to a speaker's bureau for our state.  We get multiple requests for speakers and want to be able to direct callers to our website with a list of names.
If you are interested in being added to this list, please email Heather Denis send  your name, area that you live in, years as a CDE and any specialty areas that you would like to speak on other than general diabetes management.

SAVE the date for the WADE  Annual Conference
Pack your backpack, load your bike and join us this coming March 20, 21 for the  2015 WADE Annual Conference “Pathways to Positive Outcomes” (pre conference events on March 19th)
Although registration is not currently open you can book your room at  Redmond Marriott Town Center  for the discounted rate of 124.00 USD  per night. This rate is available for 3/19/15 to  3/22/15. Last day to book by: 2/19/15.
Click here to book your room.

Small Steps to Healthy Living It’s a message of awareness, action and appreciation. Here is the schedule for World Diabetes Day Seattle on November 14:

6:30     Guests arrive at Pacific Science Center patio and enjoy diabetes partner displays
6:45     WDD Seattle Speakers and Outstanding Diabetes Supporter Awards
7:15     Pacific Science Center arches turn blue!
7:15     Marching Band takes crowd to EMP museum for Jump Roping & Zumba with the Seattle Mascot, Blitz
7:30     WDD Seattle 2015 ends
Learn more about World Diabetes Day

Updates can be found on www.wddseattle.org and www.facebook.com/worlddiabetesdayseattle

Job postings, new opportunities recently added see: http://wadepage.org/node/29 Job postings.

WADE is looking for a volunteer to administer the WADE Facebook site. We are asking this volunteer to spend 25 hours a year updating and promoting our Facebook site.  This is a fun easy way to promote diabetes education. As an appreciation WADE will offer this volunteer free registration to the upcoming WADE conference. If interested please click here.

Pack your backpack, load your bike and join us this coming March 20, 21 for the 2015 WADE Annual Conference “Pathways to Positive Outcomes” (pre conference events on March 19th). The program will spin your wheels and gear you up with exciting new information in diabetes management.  The speaker and topic line-ups offers you a rich variety from the newest research outcomes to Medicare’s new yet complicated reimbursement criteria for obesity counseling and treatment.  DETAILS

August 20th Greater Spokane LNG meeting Live Webinar- Popular Supplements for Type 2 Diabetes: What You Need To Know  DETAILS

August 28th Walla Walla LNG Topic: Helping Our Patients Overcome the Challenges of Injection Therapies: Practice Pearls for Diabetes Educators. Join Walla Walla diabetes educators for a viewing of a webinar for 1 Continue Education Credit (Free for members and nonmembers of AADE/WADE). Topic: Helping Our Patients Overcome the Challenges of Injection Therapies: Practice Pearls for Diabetes Educators
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to: Identify barriers to injection therapy among patients, providers and healthcare systems, Describe the evidence and best practices for educating patients on injection techniques, Present practical tips on injection therapy, and Explain innovative approaches to support the delivery of injection therapiesThis is a recorded webinar. We plan to view it at approximately 5:30 PM. Please come at 5 PM go directly to the Mother Joseph room located across from the Cafeteria on level one of Providence St Mary Medical Center. Dinner is available free to members of AADE/WADE through the cafeteria. From 5 to 5:30 the Webmaster for www.Diabetes.Answers.org will be presenting updates to WADE’s website.Please email [email protected] or phone 509 529 8922 if interested.

Education Program spotlight: Richland’s  Diabetes Learning Center shares the 50,000 square feet area with these outpatient services: Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation,  Community Education,  Coumadin Management Services,  Genetic Counseling, Healthy Ages after 50,  Massage Therapy,  Neurodiagnostics, Neurological Resource Center,  Nutrition Counseling Services,  Occupational Therapy,  Patient Financial Services,  Physical Therapy,  Pulmonary Function Lab, Speech Therapy, and  Wound Care. DETAILS

Educational resources for Spanish speaker DETAILS

Job posting: Career opportunities from Seattle to Walla Walla DETAILS

Upcoming Events of Special Interest to Diabetes Educators

Thursday 6/26/14 6:00pm-8:00pm complimentary pump talk for CDEs over dinner & drinks
Location: Purple Café & Wine Bar, 323 Park Place Center, Kirkland, WA 98033
• Presentation will be hosted by Tandem CDS, Christi Knox, and Tandem TM Brian Lawson.
• Discussion on an easy to use touch screen interface pump with color screen, has the largest display and is easy to read. 
• A review of our patented micro-delivery technology, which is the safest and most accurate delivery system available.
• Group conversation regarding pump process, working with Tandem and what we can do to simplify workload for HCPs.
RSVP: Please call Christi Knox (425) 466-4976 OR Brian Lawson (206) 549-2877

Monday June 30^th  SE Washington LNG Networking Meeting
Please mark your calendars for the SE Washington LNG Networking meeting.
5:30 to 7:00 pm Monday, June 30, 2014 at the Kadlec Healthplex (Oak Room) - 1268 Lee Blvd, Richland, WA 99352
There will be Healthplex tours, door prizes, networking, food and refreshments, and an update on what’s new with AADE.
RSVP to Carrie Swift by phone at 946-4611 ext 5586 or email [email protected]

Aug 14, 2014 05:00 PM  Walla Walla LNG is hosting a Webinar for free CE credit
Location: Providence St Mary Medical Center, 401 West Poplar, Walla Walla Washington, 99362
Mother Joseph Room (located across from the Cafeteria on level one)
Join Walla Walla diabetes educators for a viewing of a webinar for 1 Continue Education Credit (Free for members and nonmembers of AADE/WADE)
Topic: Helping Our Patients Overcome the Challenges of Injection Therapies: Practice Pearls for Diabetes Educators
This is a recorded webinar. We plan to view it at approximately 5:30 PM. Please come at 5 PM go directly to the Mother Joseph room located across from the Cafeteria on level one of Providence St Mary Medical Center. Dinner is available free to members of AADE/WADE through the cafeteria. From 5 to 5:30 the Webmaster for www.Diabetes.Answers.org will be presenting updates to WADE’s website
RSVP to [email protected]  or phone 509 529 8922.

Job Postings (see http://wadepage.org/node/29 )

The UW is looking for an ARNP CDE to work with inpatients --- posted 6/19/14
Western Washington Medical Group  is looking for an energetic RD/CDE -- posted 6/13/14
 

It’s not too late to register for the 2014 Annual Conference March 21st and 22nd 2014 (pre conference March 20th)   More information    REGISTER NOW!   Handouts 

Bid and Give from the Heart: This year's Auction/Raffle will be the best ever.  Do your Christmas shopping early.  Get that special mother's/father's day gift.  All proceeds will be placed in the Goldstein Memorial Fund. This year there will be a Special Raffle item-  2015 Annual Conference Registration Value $225-$275 (Ticket prices for the Conference Registration will be $5 each or 5 for $20) Click here to find out more.

Thanks to our volunteers www.DiabetesAnwers.org  is being updated.  The healthy eating, being active, and monitoring pages are mostly done. You will notice that pages in Spanish have been added.

Links are organized differently on each page.  For example on the Healthy Eating page there are links sorted by carbohydrate counting, the plate method, and recipes. At the bottom of each page there information especially for diabetes educators.

There is still more work to be done.  Our aim is to use links to websites, PDFs, and videos that are mostly free of advertisements. Your suggestions are welcome.

We need volunteers fluent Spanish to review this page for relevancy and to suggest other links.

Please E-mail me if you would like to volunteer or have suggestions for www.DiabetesAnswers.org

Ron Kammer RN, CDE