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NATIONAL DIABETIC LIMB PRESERVATION INITIATIVE FOR LONG-TERM CARE 

protect your residents, secure your star ratings, and ensure total regulatory compliance

  • Turnkey CMS Compliance : Integrated frameworks built to satisfy strict federal and state inspection standards.

  • Prevent F-Tag Deficiencies : Active intervention pathways designed to eliminate costly pressure ulcer and wound care citations.
  • Empower Frontline Teams : On-demand educational tracks that transform floor nurses into proactive compliance anchors.

Elite Clinical Oversight

  • Top-Tier Leadership: Programs managed by renowned podiatric physicians Dr. Paul Y. Han(City of Hope) and Dr. John M. Giurini(Harvard Medical).
  • Validated Care Protocols: Evidence-based wound and limb preservation frameworks that easily satisfy strict surveyor scrutiny.
  • Immediate Credibility: Instantly elevate your facility’s clinical profile during regional regulatory reviews.

CMS-Aligned Monitoring Tiers

  • Structured Timelines: Immediate, weekly, and monthly tracking mechanisms tailored exactly to state inspector expectations.
  • Standardized Quality Metrics: Simplified charting templates that ensure seamless, audit-ready clinical documentation.
  • Mitigated Litigation Risks: Proactive risk-assessment workflows designed to legally protect your staff and facility.

Targeted Team Empowerment

  • On-Demand Education: Specialized training tracks built specifically to fit busy nursing workflows.
  • Proactive Compliance: Transform floor nurses into confident, knowledgeable frontline compliance anchors.
  • Skill Optimization: Elevate everyday care teams into specialized wound prevention specialists.

National Recognition

  • Featured in Health Affairs Scholar
  • Underinvesting in Prevention: The Costly Blind Spot in U.S. Diabetes Care → Read Article
  • Featured in McKnight’s Long-Term Care News
  • The Most Expensive Wound Is the One Staff Don’t Recognize → Read Article
  • Preventing Diabetic Wounds and Infections in LTC Starts → Read Article
  • Featured in American Podiatric Medical Association
  • A Novel Diabetic Limb Preservation Initiative → Read Article

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The information presented on this website is provided solely for educational purposes and is based on the  professional experience of Drs. Han and Giurini in the treatment of thousands of patients. Nothing on this website is intended to constitute, nor should it be interpreted as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Visitors should always seek the guidance of their own physicians, podiatrists, or qualified healthcare providers regarding any medical condition or concerns. No patient-physician relationship is created by accessing or using this website.

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