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ESRD Network Program Overview
Catheter Reduction Toolkit
PDSA Worksheet
QAPI - Quality Improvement Project - Worksheet
QAPI - Keeping Track of Accountability
Catheter Reduction Worksheet
Interactive Tool CVC Reduction
Monthly Catheter Tracking Tool
On Goal Report Catheter Reduction Tool
Referral Letter to a Surgeon
Referral Letter - Alternative Access
Referral Letter - Non-maturing fistula
Referral Letter - PD Cathether
Hemodialysis Access Referral - Existing Access
Hemodialysis Access Referral - New Access
Refusal Form
MAC Speaker's Bureau Brochure
Financial Help Resources
Brochure - Dialysis Patient Depression Toolkit
Dialysis Patient Depression Toolkit - English (complete toolkit - 39 pages)
Chapter 1: The Emotional Demands of Dialysis (3 pages)
Chapter 2: Signs of Anxiety and Depression Cuased by Overwhelming Stress (4 pages)
Chapter 3: Do I Need Help (5 pages)
Chapter 4: What Type of Help is Out There (4 pages)
Chapter 5: Picking a Treatment Provider and How to Prepare for a Mental Health Visit (7 pages)
Appendix: Information for Professionals (2 pages)
Appendix: Patient Resources (6 pages)
Appendix: ESRD Network Contact Information (2 pages)
Consejo Consultivo Depacientes Renales (2.0) (complete toolkit 45 pages)
Capitulo Uno: Las demandas emocionales de la dialisis (4 pages)
Capitulo Dos: Senales de ansiedad y depresion por exceso de estres (5 pages)
Capitulo Tres: Necesito aydua (7 pages)
Capitulo Cuatro: Que tipo de aydua existe (5 pages)
Capitulo Cinco: Elegir a un profesional para tratemiento y como prepararse (8 pages)
Appendix: Informacion para profesionales (2 pages)
Appendix: Recursos para pacientes (6 pages)
Appendix: Numeros de telefono gratuitos para pacientes de la red ESRD mapa (2 pages)
Dialysis Patient Grievance Toolkit - English (Complete toolkit - 42 pages)
Chapter 1: Utilizing the Grievance Toolkit (1 page)
Chapter 2: Definitions (2 pages)
Chapter 3: Recommended Patient Rights and Responsibilities (3 pages)
Chapter 4: Grievances in a Patient Centered Care Environment (3 pages)
Chapter 5: Barriers to a Successful Grievance Experience (4 pages)
Chapter 6: What do you do if you have a concern or grievance? (2 pages)
Chapter 7: The Network's Role in the Grievance Process (3 pages)
Chapter 8: Documentation - Before proceeding with a grievance (7 pages)
Appendix: QAPI (4 pages)
Appendix: Improvement and Assessment is a Team Effort (2 pages)
Appendix: ESRD Network Contact Information (2 pages)
Caja de Herramientas para Reclamos de Pacientes de Dialisis (Herramienta Completa - 47 paginas)
Capitulo 1: Utilizando la Caja de Herramientas para Reclamos (2 pagina)
Capitulo 2: Definiciones (2 pagina)
Capitulo 3: Derechos y Responsabilidades Recomendadas de Pacientes (3 pagina)
Capitulo 4: Reclamos en un Ambiente de Cuidados Centrados en el Paciente (4 pagina)
Capitulo 5: Barreras para una Experiencia Exitosa de Reclamo (4 pagina)
Capitulo 6: Que hacer si tiene una Preocupacion o Reclamo (3 pagina)
Capitulo 7: El papel de la Red en el Proceso de Reclamo (4 pagina)
Capitulo 8: Documentacion - Antes de Llevar Adelante un Reclamo (7 pagina)
Apendice: QAPI (5 pagina)
Apendice: Mejora y Evaluacion son un Esfuerzo Conjunto (3 pagina)
Apendice: Mapas de Redes ESRD (2 pagina)
Poster - Dialysis Patient Grievance Toolkit
CMS Revised Position on Dialysis Catheter & Vascular Access Surgeries (03/26/2020)
CMS Memo to State Survey Agency Directors (03/10/2020)
Forum Matters - Fall 2018
Forum Matters - Fall 2017
Forum Matters - Spring 2017
Forum Matters - Winter 2016/2017
Forum Matters - Spring 2016
Forum Matters - Winter 2015/2016
Forum Matters - Summer 2015
Forum Matters - Spring 2015
Forum Matters - Fall 2014
Forum Matters - Spring 2014
ESRD PPS QIP Forum Comments to CMS - September 2019
Forum Comments to CMS on CMS-5527-P (September 2019)
Forum Comments to CMS on CMS-9115-P (June 2019)
Forum Comments to CMS on CMS-3346-P (Nov 2018)
Forum KPAC Comments to CMS on CMS-3346-P (Nov 2018)
ESRD PPS QIP Forum Comments to CMS - September 2018
Forum MAC Response to Proposed Local Coverage Determination: Frequency of Dialysis
Forum KPAC Response to Proposed Local Coverage Determination: Frequency of Dialysis
ESRD PPS QIP Forum Comments to CMS - August 2017
ESRD PPS QIP Forum Comments to CMS - August 2016
ESRD PPS QIP Forum Comments to CMS - August 2015
Forum/RPA Position on ESRD Patient Solicitation
Forum Comments to CMS on CMS-5527-P the ETC Model (Sept 2019)
Transitional Dialysis Care Operational Guide
"Demystifying the New Regulations: A User's Guide to the Conditions for Coverage"
Water Treatment Calculator
Resource Guide for Conditions for Coverage
ESRD Update: Transitioning to New ESRD Conditions for Coverage - Cover
Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Conditions for Coverage for End-Stage Renal Disease Facilities, Final Rule
Dialysis Lab Tests At a Glance
Measures Assessment Tool (MAT)
Measures Assessment Tool (MAT) 2
Outline of the Basic ESRD Survey Process
Personnel & PA-POC Correlation
Principles of Documentation Overview
RD 52: Water Dialysate Chart Flowsheet
End Stage Renal Disease Facilities V-Tags & Identifiers
Student Manual
Presentation: "Transitioning to New Conditions for Coverage"
Presentation: "Using the ESRD Survey Process for the 2008 Conditions for Coverage"
Presentation: "Condition: Infection Control"
Presentation: "Reuse: Or...Everything You Never Really Understood About Reuse Requirements"
Presentation: "Patient Assessment, Patient Plan of Care & Medical Record Review"
Presentation: "Condition: Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement"
Presentation: "Patients' Rights, Grievances & Involuntary Discharge"
Presentation: "Condition: Water & Dialysate Quality"
Presentation: "Personnel & Medical Director"
Presentation: "Governance, Emergency Preparedness, Laboratory Services, Special Purpose Dialysis Facilities"
Presentation: "Survey & Certification Issues"
Presentation: "Care at Home: How to Survey Home Training and Support with the New ESRD CfCs"
CMS 2567: Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction
NWRN Water Treatment Calculator
Frequently Used Acronyms in the ESRD Program
RECORDING: "Depression & Dialysis: Removing the Stigma and Strengthening our Mental Health" Oct 4, 2018
SLIDES: "Depression & Dialysis: Removing the Stigma and Strengthening our Mental Health" October 4, 2018
Presenter Bios
Webinar Poster - Please Share
Slides: "The Grievance Toolkit: Fostering Communication & Improving Quality" May 2, 2018
Recording: "The Grievance Toolkit: Fostering Communication & Improving Quality" May 2, 2018
Speaker Bios
Slides: "The Provider Perspective" Webinar 2 October 19 2016
Recording: "The Provider Perspective" Webinar 2 October 19 2016
Q&A Document: "The Provider Perspective" October 19, 2016
Resource: "Questions to Ask Doctor" Tear Sheet
Resource: Phosphorus Survey Tool
Resource: Flu Prevention Take 3
Resource: How did I get the Flu Patient Game
Resource: Patient Engagement Survey (aka Bluebird Survey)
Resource: Comment Card
Slides: "Patients and Providers Engagement" Webinar #3 November 9, 2016
Recording: "Patient and Provider Engagement" Webinar #3 November 9, 2016
Q&A Document: "Patients & Provider Engagement" November 9, 2016
Resource: Summary of Kidney Advocacy Study
Resource: Peer Up Overview Background
Resource: Life Options Goal Sheet
Resource: Peer Mentoring Resources
Useful Resources & Links Related to the 2016 Webinar Series
A Brief Overview & Schedule - Forum Quality Conference Webinar Series
Press Release - 2016 Quality Conference Webinar Series
Speaker Bios for 3-Part Webinar Series
2015 Creating a Culture of Quality Conference Summary
Mon 10:00 Definitions of PFCC - shown during AM break
Mon 10:30 Panel - Beyond Webster (Johnson, Wofford, Elly, Wickizer)
Mon 11:00 The Measures Maelstrom (Goodrich)
Mon 11:45 Panel - The Measures Maelstrom (Meyer, Schmidt, Stark, Carey)
Mon 2:00 Data Speaks (A. Collins)
Mon 3:00 Panel - Can we design a "Shoe that fits?" (Moody-Williams, Karan, Elly, Nelson)
Mon 4:15 Courageous Conversations (K.Ham)
Mon 5:15 Social Media (D. Schatell)
Tues 8:30 Through Each Other's Eyes (Kitsen)
Tues 8:45 Change the Lens / Role Play (Molony, Titus-Howard)
2015 Meeting Registration Materials & Conference Agenda
Call for Posters!
Call for Posters - Abstract Preparation Instructions
Press Release
Save the Date!
National Quality Strategies - A. Howard
Organized Chaos? - J.Perlmutter, M.Sommer, M.Carey
Model to Overcome Transition Barriers in Transplantation: R.Formica
Panel: Models to Overcome Transitions Barriers
Dialysis Patient Safety Revisited: A.Kliger, J.Kitsen
New Aspects of the Core Survey: J. Kari
Using the Core Survey to Determine Safety Culture: B. Greenspan
Handout: Core Survey resource
With Safety and Justice For All: B.Noble
Patient's Perspective: V. Elly
Motivational Interviewing: P. McCarley
Panel: Patient Centered Care Toolkit
Conference Registration Materials
Conference Agenda & Speaker Bios
Call for Posters
Save the Date notice
Press Release
Conference Agenda
Conference Registration Information
Poster Abstraction Submission Form
Conference objectives
Save the Date notice
Press Release
Hospital Re-Admission : C. Koppelman
Panel - Patient Safety & Transitions : D. VanValkenburgh
Panel - Patient Safety & Transitions : Dr. Lazarus
Panel - Patient Safety & Transitions : Dr. Garrick
Panel - Patient Safety & Transitions : L. Spencer
Keynote Speaker - Dr. Patrick Conway
Legal Considerations to Safe Transitions : J. Riley
Panel - Barriers to Safe Transitions : M. Lazarus
Panel - Barriers to Safe Transitions : Darlene Rodgers
Panel - Barriers to Safe Transitions : Kathy Olson
Preventin Re-admissions Through Improved Transitions of Care : Dr. Hartle
Getting Practical - Essential Form Components & Designing a Safe Handover : P. McCarley
Poster Abstract Booklet - Cover
Poster Abstract - Network 1
Poster Abstract - Network 3
Poster Abstract - Network 5
Poster Abstract - Network 9 / 10
Poster Abstract - Network 11
Poster Abstract - Network 12
Poster Abstract - Network 13
Poster Abstract - Network 14
Poster Abstract - Network 16
Poster Abstract - Network 17
Poster Abstract - ANNA
Poster Abstract - DaVita
Poster Abstract - FMC
Poster Abstract - RPA
2012 Quality Conference Summary Report
Registration materials
Keynote preview
Save the Date notice
James Bagian, MD, PE
Jay Ginsberg, MD, MMM
Pam Havermann, RN
Carolyn Latham, RN, MSN, MBA, CNN
ESRD Network presenters
Franklin W. Maddux, MD, FACP
Jenny Kitsen, BA
Judith Kari, MSW, ACSW, LICSW
Gina Randolph, RN, MSN, MBA
Denise VanValkenburgh, RN, BA
Doug Johnson, MD, and Pam Havermann, RN
Peter DeOreo, MD, FACP
Recording: "The ESRD QIP: What every facility should know"
Slides: "The ESRD QIP: What every facility should know"
Handout #1: "CDC Trial: Station Disinfection"
Handout #2: "Checklist for Prevention of CLABSI"
Handout #3: "Dialysis Patient Depression Toolkit"
NQF Projects Webinar 4 Decision Aids Palliative Care Fweb.pptx
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Medication Conversion Guide V1.2 - Download here