Background: Heart failure (HF) is one of the leading causes of hospitalization and readmission in Canada despite therapeutic advancement, particularly during the post-discharge period

Background: Rates of diabetes are increasing globally and there are concerns regarding increased hospital admissions due to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which can lead to poor health outcomes and increased healthcare costs

Background: Hospital readmission rates for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) secondary to exacerbation are associated with a significant risk of death in patients and impose a substantial financial burden on healthcare systems globally

Purpose: Diabetes prevalence in Northwestern Ontario (NWO) exceeds the national average, with disproportionately high rates of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)