Big News!! The 2021 DPRP Standards
After receiving comments and suggestions from NDPP leaders and coaches across the country, the DPRP updated and released the 2021 DPRP Standards. To read a summary of some of the main changes read here. You will find: Guidance and important dates for programs who submit in March, April, May 2021…and beyond. Including some “transition allowances”. […]
Staying Out of the Weeds….Understanding NDPP CPT Codes!
As we grow and develop our DPP’s, it is so reassuring to know that reimbursement is available. So where do you begin? First, apply for CDC Recognition. The process is nicely laid out in the DPRP Standards. Why is this so important? So many reasons…but for the purpose of reimbursement, insurance companies are much more […]
Including Those With “Learning Differences” or Developmental Disabilities in the NDPP
As we provide the NDPP to our communities, we may engage with those who may have learning disabilities or “learning differences”. In fact, this was a topic in the NDPP Customer Service Center discussion board. Since we know that T2 affects all cultures, backgrounds, and populations, one of our main focuses as NDPP providers is…inclusion! […]
What if I Want to Change or Re-create the NDPP Curriculum?
Whether you are a NDPP Coach wondering how you can adapt the T2 curriculum to another language…or….wondering if you can create an alternate curriculum, the NDPP Customer Service Center and the CDC provides specific guidance and work flow. So what are the details? According to the NDPP Customer Service Center, if you are interested in […]
The DPRP Data Submission Portal– a Great Tool!
The DPRP Data Submission Portal….. The DPRP Data Submission Portal “is provided by the Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program (DPRP) to CDC-recognized organizations. Once logged in, you will be able to upload, validate, correct, and submit your data files. In addition, you will be provided the opportunity to generate reports that will assist you in monitoring […]
Looking Forward in your DPP….What are your Program Goals for 2021?
I think we can all collectively agree….2020 in the Diabetes Prevention Program has been “interesting”! So…what have you witnessed, learned, and gathered from this past year of “COVID restrictions”? Here are some of the take aways coaches and coordinators have shared…. The virtual DPP is here to stay! It’s working and so many resources are […]
Calling All DPP Program Coordinators: This One’s For You!
Whether you are a new DPP Coordinator or one who has been managing your organization’s DPP for a number of years, finding resources and information, along with overseeing your coaches and program data collection/submission can be daunting. It often comes down to this: assessing your program needs and finding the tools and time to not […]
Engaging Your Participants….Let’s “Play” and “Discover” Together!
As we work within our DPP, it’s always important to keep engaging our participants! Exploring each week: What will “bring them back”? Consider visiting the FDA’s “Snack Shack” to play some games! Or check out the DPP Tips and Tricks Pinterest Page! A wide variety of shared resources, recipes, tips, and tricks to inspire and […]
Data Reporting–Your Common Questions!!!
As we collect data from our programs, many of us have questions that come up! And answers can be hard to find. Did you know that the NDPP Customer Service Center includes “discussions” around these common questions? These subjects range from collecting/submitting data to submission timelines. Here are a few of the discussions around some […]
Questions: The “Bilingual NDPP” and Addressing Class Size!
One of our DPP Lifestyle Coach colleagues, Melissa, asked a great question: “At our facility, we are still recruiting participants, so we do not know if we will have only English speaking participants or a combination. With the selection of both English and Spanish curriculums on the application, do you know if we then have […]