Diabetes, Obesity & Nutrition Strategic Clinical NetworkTM
The Pathway Toolkit was developed by the Diabetes, Obesity and Nutrition SCN and includes all of the resources needed to use the Diabetic Foot Care Clinical Pathway.
- Clinical Pathway Resources
- Patient Resources
- Pharmacist Resources
- Related Services
Clinical Pathway Resources
Diabetes Foot Care Clinical Pathway
- Overview
- Alberta’s Pathway Hub - central location for trusted, evidence-informed clinical, patient and referral pathways.
- Endocrinology Diabetes Foot Care Pathway – Zones: Calgary | North, Edmonton
- Provincial Lower Limb Ischemia Primary Care Pathway
- Pathway Implementation Guide-supports primary care providers and teams in implementing the pathway into their practice.
- Services Map
- Saving Limbs & Lives eLearning Modules - educates on how to perform a foot screen through the Primary Health Care Learning Portal
NOTE: AHS staff should access the module via MyLearningLink to receive credit for it.
Step 1: Screening / Step 2: Assessment
- Diabetes Foot Screening Tool- identifies level of risk and risk factors
- Diabetes Foot Care Clinical Pathway Healthcare Provider’s Guide - guides the provider through the Diabetes Foot Screening Tool
- How to Perform a Foot Screen Video(YouTube)
- Diabetes and Your Feet: Foot Care Awareness- poster also available in the following languages:
- Arabic
- Hindi
- French
- Punjabi
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese
- Somali
- Spanish
- Tagalog
- Tigrinya
- Urdu
- Vietnamese
- Screening Tool is available in the following Electronic Medical Records:
- Accuro
- Healthquest
- Med Access
- For PS Suite, please contact don.scn@ahs.ca
Step 3: Referral / Step 4: Treatment / Step 5: Follow-Up
- Diabetes Foot Risk Assessment Triage Referral Form- assists in navigating the patient to the right service and treatment
- Diabetes Foot Care Referral Process Guidelines- provides an overview of the referral options
- Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines, Chapter 32 Foot Care
High Risk Foot Teams & Wound Clinics
For information about referral criteria and process, contact the individual locations or visit the Alberta Referral Directory.
- High Risk Foot Teams (HRFT) – Accept referrals for patients at risk of a diabetic ulcer or with an ulcer/wound present.
Wound Clinics (WC) – Accept referrals if the patient has a diabetic ulcer or wound.
High Risk Foot Teams Roles and Responsibilities: guides providers who want to form a HRFT and/or understand the roles and responsibilities of a HRFT.
Locations
North Zone
- Grande Prairie:Mackenzie Place -High Risk Foot Clinic (HRFT)
- Slave Lake Healthcare Centre - Family Care Clinic (HRFT)
Edmonton Zone
Central Zone
Calgary Zone
South Zone
- Brooks Home Care - Home Care Services (HRFT)
- Lethbridge:Melcor Centre- Home Care Services(HRFT)
Patient Resources
Resources to enable self-care and to identify when to seek medical help for foot problems.
- Foot Care for People with Diabetes- describes risk levels and how to perform self-care
- Diabetes Foot Health Self-Screening Tool – guides patients in checking and caring for their feet at home
- Patient Handouts
Pharmacist Resources
Patient Information Insert
Developed in collaboration with the Alberta Pharmacy Association, this is a resource that informs and encourages patients to ask their healthcare provider for an annual foot exam.
For an electronic copy of the patient information insert, email diabetesobesitynutrition.scn@ahs.ca
Related Services
Alberta Aids to Daily Living, Alberta Health
Alberta Foot Care Nurse Services
- Alberta Foot Care Nurses (listed by community)
Alberta Health Services
- Resources - Diabetes
Ankle Brachial Pressure Index and Toe Pressures
For arterial vascular lower leg assessments - contact local medical imaging providers
College of Podiatric Physicians of Alberta
Primary Care Networks (PCNs)
Many PCN’s offer services to address patients at risk of developing a diabetic ulcer – PCN Services
