A program may add an additional site(s) at any time during the programs Recognition cycle. Each DSME program has a primary multi-site. Other sites can be added to the primary multi-site as multi-sites or expansion sites. Expansion sites can extend from any of the programs multi sites. It is crucial to review the addition of program sites with your hospital or practice compliance office prior to submitting an application.
For assistance with submitting an additional site application within the portal please download the Additional Site Instructions within the ERP Portal
Expansion Sites
Expansion sites are additional locations that offer the same program as the parent site they are expanding from.
Each component below must be the same as the parent site:
- Instructional Staff
- Curriculum
- CQI
- Policies & Procedures
- Forms
- Billing must go through the parent site
Expansion Site FAQ:
- No fee for expansion sites
- Programs can begin seeing patients as soon as the expansion site application is submitted
- Paper Audit Item can be from the parent site
- Expansion sites do not receive a certificate and are not listed on the website
- Programs can have an unlimited number of expansion sites
Multi-Sites
Multi-Sites are additional locations that are able to operate semi-independently from the primary site.
Each component below can be different or the same as the parent site:
- Instructional Staff
- Curriculum
- CQI
- Policies & Procedures
- Forms
- Billing
Multi-Site FAQ:
- $100 fee per multi-site
- Program must have a minimum of 1 participant completethe entire program prior to submitting an application.
- Multi-Sites receive a certificate and are listed on the website
Additional Site Application Resources
- Expansion Site Vs. Multi-Site
- Additional Expansion Site Template
- Additional Multi-Site Application Template
- Additional Site Instructions (Within the ERP Portal)
Note: The definition for additional sites includes the following statement: one sponsoring organization that supports diabetes education services at multiple sites (more than one address) within a state or within 100 miles of neighboring states.