Education
The link below is a document which is part of the Forum's Kidney Patient Advisory Council (KPAC) orientation handbook. Help us stay current...send updates/additions to the Forum Office at forumcoord@centurytel.net
Frequently Used Acronyms in the ESRD Program (05/22/2020)
Below is a link to the recorded presentation which was part of the virtual NKF Spring Clinicals Meeting on March 28, 2020. Featured in this presentation are Forum President Elect Dr. Dave Henner and Forum Past President Dr. Andrew Howard.
Quality Measures Controversies in the Dialysis QIP & DFC 5 Star Rating (03/28/2020)
Sharing Highly Effective Practices in the Kidney Community
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MAC Releases Updated Home Dialysis Toolkit
This toolkit for health providers and practitioners is a reference tool that gives information about overcoming barriers to starting or growing a home dialysis program.
NEW: Home Dialysis Toolkit [2023]
Updated to include:
- New sections to address AAKH and CfC updates
- Emergency management of home dialysis patients
- Impact of ESCOs, ETC Model, Voluntary Models on home therapies
- Enhanced modality education: transitional care and self care
- Emerging Technology and the impact and benefits to home therapies
- Addressing Disparities and Access to Care
- Home therapy options in the LTC/nursing home setting
- KPAC Section: Empowering patients and care partners to be successful at home
Read the press release here.
Latest Forum Matters Now Available
The latest Forum Matters Newsletter is now available on the website!
Review current and past issues of Forum Matters here.
MAC Updates Transitions of Care Toolkit
This Toolkit for health providers and practitioners is a reference tool that gives information about challenges in transitions of care and suggestions to help create solutions.
MAC Transitions of Care Toolkit (March 2022)
COVID-19 Vaccination Flyer for Dialysis Patients
Please share this flyer with your dialysis patients
Resources & Links for Kidney Patients
Learn about the New Transplant Toolkit for Patients
This 12-minute video provides an overview of the Toolkit