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Catheter Reduction Toolkit
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Catheter Reduction Toolkit
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PDSA Worksheet
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QAPI - Quality Improvement Project - Worksheet
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QAPI - Keeping Track of Accountability
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Catheter Reduction Worksheet
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Interactive Tool CVC Reduction
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Monthly Catheter Tracking Tool
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On Goal Report Catheter Reduction Tool
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Referral Letter to a Surgeon
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Referral Letter - Alternative Access
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Referral Letter - Non-maturing fistula
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Referral Letter - PD Cathether
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Refusal Form
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MAC Speaker's Bureau Brochure
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Patient Toolkits
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Video: Is A Kidney Transplant Right For Me?
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New Toolkit: Is A Kidney Transplant Right for Me?
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Financial Help Resources
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Brochure - Dialysis Patient Depression Toolkit
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Dialysis Patient Depression Toolkit 2.0 (updated 9/14/18)
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Dialysis Patient Depression Toolkit - English
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Dialysis Patient Depression Toolkit - English (complete toolkit - 39 pages)
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Chapter 1: The Emotional Demands of Dialysis (3 pages)
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Chapter 2: Signs of Anxiety and Depression Cuased by Overwhelming Stress (4 pages)
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Chapter 3: Do I Need Help (5 pages)
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Chapter 4: What Type of Help is Out There (4 pages)
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Chapter 5: Picking a Treatment Provider and How to Prepare for a Mental Health Visit (7 pages)
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Appendix: Information for Professionals (2 pages)
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Appendix: Patient Resources (6 pages)
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Appendix: ESRD Network Contact Information (2 pages)
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Dialysis Patient Depression Toolkit - Spanish
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Consejo Consultivo Depacientes Renales (2.0) (complete toolkit 45 pages)
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Capitulo Uno: Las demandas emocionales de la dialisis (4 pages)
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Capitulo Dos: Senales de ansiedad y depresion por exceso de estres (5 pages)
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Capitulo Tres: Necesito aydua (7 pages)
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Capitulo Cuatro: Que tipo de aydua existe (5 pages)
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Capitulo Cinco: Elegir a un profesional para tratemiento y como prepararse (8 pages)
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Appendix: Informacion para profesionales (2 pages)
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Appendix: Recursos para pacientes (6 pages)
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Appendix: Numeros de telefono gratuitos para pacientes de la red ESRD mapa (2 pages)
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- Click here to view the October 4 Webinar & Slides featuring the Depression Toolkit
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Dialysis Patient Depression Toolkit - English
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Dialysis Patient Grievance Toolkit
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Dialysis Patient Grievance Toolkit - English
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Dialysis Patient Grievance Toolkit - English (Complete toolkit - 42 pages)
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Chapter 1: Utilizing the Grievance Toolkit (1 page)
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Chapter 2: Definitions (2 pages)
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Chapter 3: Recommended Patient Rights and Responsibilities (3 pages)
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Chapter 4: Grievances in a Patient Centered Care Environment (3 pages)
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Chapter 5: Barriers to a Successful Grievance Experience (4 pages)
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Chapter 6: What do you do if you have a concern or grievance? (2 pages)
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Chapter 7: The Network's Role in the Grievance Process (3 pages)
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Chapter 8: Documentation - Before proceeding with a grievance (7 pages)
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Appendix: QAPI (4 pages)
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Appendix: Improvement and Assessment is a Team Effort (2 pages)
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Appendix: ESRD Network Contact Information (2 pages)
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Dialysis Patient Grievance Toolkit - Spanish
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Caja de Herramientas para Reclamos de Pacientes de Dialisis (Herramienta Completa - 47 paginas)
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Capitulo 1: Utilizando la Caja de Herramientas para Reclamos (2 pagina)
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Capitulo 2: Definiciones (2 pagina)
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Capitulo 3: Derechos y Responsabilidades Recomendadas de Pacientes (3 pagina)
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Capitulo 4: Reclamos en un Ambiente de Cuidados Centrados en el Paciente (4 pagina)
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Capitulo 5: Barreras para una Experiencia Exitosa de Reclamo (4 pagina)
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Capitulo 6: Que hacer si tiene una Preocupacion o Reclamo (3 pagina)
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Capitulo 7: El papel de la Red en el Proceso de Reclamo (4 pagina)
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Capitulo 8: Documentacion - Antes de Llevar Adelante un Reclamo (7 pagina)
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Apendice: QAPI (5 pagina)
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Apendice: Mejora y Evaluacion son un Esfuerzo Conjunto (3 pagina)
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Apendice: Mapas de Redes ESRD (2 pagina)
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Poster - Dialysis Patient Grievance Toolkit
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Dialysis Patient Grievance Toolkit - English
- Forum KPAC Members Present the Grievance Toolkit
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- Resources & News
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Coronavirus: Information & Resources
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Resources for Kidney Patients
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COVID Vaccine Flyer for Dialysis Patients
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COVID-19 Poster for Kidney Patients
- Network 14: How to Protect Members of the Household who are at Higher Risk for Severe Illness
- AKF COVID Checklist: Coronavirus Reopening Guidelines for Kidney Patients
- ESRD NCC Quickinar Events for Patients
- Midwest Kidney Network (NW #11) COVID-19 resources for patients
- QSource ESRD Networks (#10 and 12) Telehealth Passport for Dialysis Patients
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Forum letters to CMS: Concerns & Suggestions Regarding COVID-19
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Notes from CMS/Forum/Network Conference call: Combined notes for November & December 2020 Monthly Calls (12/02/2020)
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Notes from CMS/Forum/Network Conference Call - Combined notes for May - September 2020 (09/30/2020)
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Notes from CMS/Forum/Network Conference Call (04/29/2020)
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Notes from CMS/Forum/Network Conference Call (04/20/2020)
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Forum comments to CMS - April 17, 2020
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Forum comments to CMS - April 3, 2020
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Forum comments to CMS - March 23, 2020
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CMS Memo: Key Components for Continued COVID-19 Management for Dialysis Facilities [08/17/2020]
- ASN COVID-19 Toolkit for Nephrology Clinicians: Preparing for a Surge
- COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions by ESRD Patients
- CMS COVID-19 Partner Toolkit
- CDC Guidelines for COVID-19 in Outpatient Dialysis Facilities
- CMS.GOV Coronavirus Resources Page
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CMS Revised Position on Dialysis Catheter & Vascular Access Surgeries (03/26/2020)
- ASN / NTDS COVID-19 Resource Page
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CMS Memo to State Survey Agency Directors (03/10/2020)
- AST COVID-19 Resource Page
- UNOS - Member information regarding COVID-19
- COVID-19 Workforce Virtual Toolkit
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Resources for Kidney Patients
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Newsletters & Press Releases
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Forum Matters
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Forum Matters - Fall 2018
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Forum Matters - Fall 2017
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Forum Matters - Spring 2017
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Forum Matters - Winter 2016/2017
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Forum Matters - Spring 2016
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Forum Matters - Winter 2015/2016
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Forum Matters - Summer 2015
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Forum Matters - Spring 2015
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Forum Matters - Fall 2014
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Forum Matters - Spring 2014
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- KPAC Matters
- Messages from Forum President
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Forum Position Papers & Public Comments
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Statement on the need for Informed Consent for Established Dialysis Patients Admitted to the Hospital (01/25/2021)
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ESRD PPS QIP Forum Comments to CMS - September 2020
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Forum Letter to The Joint Commission re: Consent for Dialysis (6/11/2020)
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ESRD PPS QIP Forum Comments to CMS - September 2019
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Forum Comments to CMS on CMS-5527-P (September 2019)
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Forum Comments to CMS on CMS-9115-P (June 2019)
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Forum Comments to CMS on CMS-3346-P (Nov 2018)
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Forum KPAC Comments to CMS on CMS-3346-P (Nov 2018)
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ESRD PPS QIP Forum Comments to CMS - September 2018
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Forum MAC Response to Proposed Local Coverage Determination: Frequency of Dialysis
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Forum KPAC Response to Proposed Local Coverage Determination: Frequency of Dialysis
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ESRD PPS QIP Forum Comments to CMS - August 2017
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ESRD PPS QIP Forum Comments to CMS - August 2016
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ESRD PPS QIP Forum Comments to CMS - August 2015
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Forum/RPA Position on ESRD Patient Solicitation
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Advancing American Kidney Health
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Forum Comments to CMS on CMS-5527-P the ETC Model (Sept 2019)
- HHS Press Release: Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative (July 10, 2019)
- CMS Press Release: Information about the 5 new CMMI Payment Models (7/10/2019)
- Executive Order on Advancing American Kidney Health (7/10/2019)
- Executive Order Fact Sheet (7/10/2019)
- ASPE Paper: Advancing American Kidney Health
- Proposed Rule CMS-5527-P (412 page pdf document)
- YouTube Video: President's Remarks & HHS Q&A (7/10/2019)
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- ASN/NTDS/CDC Online Learning Module: Managing Infections in an Outpatient Dialysis Facility
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Transitional Dialysis Care Operational Guide
- Historical Documents
- Decreasing Patient-Provider Conflict (DPC)
- 5-Diamond Patient Safety Program
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Resources - Conditions for Coverage
- CMS - Conditions for Coverage
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Spotlight: Resources from the ESRD Networks
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"Demystifying the New Regulations: A User's Guide to the Conditions for Coverage"
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Guide to Patient Care Technician Training and Certification
- Quick Tips Newsletter
- CMS has developed a Frequently Asked Questions on Conditions for Coverage
- The ESRD Network, CMS, and the State Agency
- Care Plans and Patient Assessment
- The New ESRD Conditions for Coverage: A Review of Changes
- Conditions for Coverage: Quick Locator Guide
- Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) for ESRD Medical Directors
- Conditions for Coverage: Important Dates & Time Frames
- Monitoring Your Dialysis Water Treatment System
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Water Treatment Calculator
- CNSW Care Planning Resource Toolkit
- NKF/ANNA Comprehensive Multi-disciplinary Patient Assessment (CMPA)
- Resource Guide for Conditions for Coverage
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Resource Guide for Conditions for Coverage
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- 2008 Symposium: Preparing for the New Medical Director Responsibilities
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2008 Training Seminar: Transitioning to New ESRD Conditions for Coverage
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ESRD Update: Transitioning to New ESRD Conditions for Coverage - Cover
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Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Conditions for Coverage for End-Stage Renal Disease Facilities, Final Rule
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Dialysis Lab Tests At a Glance
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Measures Assessment Tool (MAT)
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Measures Assessment Tool (MAT) 2
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Outline of the Basic ESRD Survey Process
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Personnel & PA-POC Correlation
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Principles of Documentation Overview
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RD 52: Water Dialysate Chart Flowsheet
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End Stage Renal Disease Facilities V-Tags & Identifiers
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Student Manual
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Presentation: "Transitioning to New Conditions for Coverage"
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Presentation: "Using the ESRD Survey Process for the 2008 Conditions for Coverage"
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Presentation: "Condition: Infection Control"
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Presentation: "Reuse: Or...Everything You Never Really Understood About Reuse Requirements"
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Presentation: "Patient Assessment, Patient Plan of Care & Medical Record Review"
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Presentation: "Condition: Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement"
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Presentation: "Patients' Rights, Grievances & Involuntary Discharge"
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Presentation: "Condition: Water & Dialysate Quality"
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Presentation: "Personnel & Medical Director"
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Presentation: "Governance, Emergency Preparedness, Laboratory Services, Special Purpose Dialysis Facilities"
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Presentation: "Survey & Certification Issues"
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Presentation: "Care at Home: How to Survey Home Training and Support with the New ESRD CfCs"
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CMS 2567: Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction
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NWRN Water Treatment Calculator
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- ESRD NCC - National Coordinating Center
- Fistula First Catheter Last Workgroup Coalition
- Disaster Planning: General Information
- Disaster Planning: Network Information
- Helpful Websites & Links
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Coronavirus: Information & Resources
- Education
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Frequently Used Acronyms in the ESRD Program
- Medicare Compare (DFC: Dialysis Facility Compare) Education Resources
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Quality Conference: In-Person Meetings & Webinars
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Quality Conference Webinar Series 2018-2019
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RECORDING: "Depression & Dialysis: Removing the Stigma and Strengthening our Mental Health" Oct 4, 2018
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SLIDES: "Depression & Dialysis: Removing the Stigma and Strengthening our Mental Health" October 4, 2018
- AAKP - Link to helpful resources
- NKF - Link to "NKF Peers" Resources
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Presenter Bios
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Webinar Poster - Please Share
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Quality Conference Webinar 2018
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Slides: "The Grievance Toolkit: Fostering Communication & Improving Quality" May 2, 2018
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Recording: "The Grievance Toolkit: Fostering Communication & Improving Quality" May 2, 2018
- Download the Grievance Toolkit
- Print the Poster: Grievance Toolkit
- Staff Retaliation Poster - ESRD Network 10 resource
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Speaker Bios
- Register for the webinar here!
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Quality Conference Webinar Series 2016
- Webinar #1 - Slides, Recording and Q&A Document
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Webinar #2 - Slides, Recording, Q&A Document, Additional Resources
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Slides: "The Provider Perspective" Webinar 2 October 19 2016
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Recording: "The Provider Perspective" Webinar 2 October 19 2016
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Q&A Document: "The Provider Perspective" October 19, 2016
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Resource: "Questions to Ask Doctor" Tear Sheet
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Resource: Phosphorus Survey Tool
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Resource: Flu Prevention Take 3
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Resource: How did I get the Flu Patient Game
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Resource: Patient Engagement Survey (aka Bluebird Survey)
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Resource: Comment Card
- Network 14 In-Center Hemodialysis Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (ICH CAHPS) Matrix resource
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Webinar #3 - Slides, Recording, Q&A Document, Additional Resources
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Slides: "Patients and Providers Engagement" Webinar #3 November 9, 2016
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Recording: "Patient and Provider Engagement" Webinar #3 November 9, 2016
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Q&A Document: "Patients & Provider Engagement" November 9, 2016
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Resource: Summary of Kidney Advocacy Study
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Resource: Peer Up Overview Background
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Resource: Life Options Goal Sheet
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Resource: Peer Mentoring Resources
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- Webinar # 4 - Slides, Recording
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Useful Resources & Links Related to the 2016 Webinar Series
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A Brief Overview & Schedule - Forum Quality Conference Webinar Series
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Press Release - 2016 Quality Conference Webinar Series
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Speaker Bios for 3-Part Webinar Series
- Link: CMS Person & Family Engagement Strategy
- Link: "We are all in this together. We are better together" Celeste Lee's work in Patient Engagement
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Quality Conference March 2015
- An Educational Video: "Patients Speak"
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2015 Creating a Culture of Quality Conference Summary
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Speaker PPT Slides
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Mon 10:00 Definitions of PFCC - shown during AM break
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Mon 10:30 Panel - Beyond Webster (Johnson, Wofford, Elly, Wickizer)
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Mon 11:00 The Measures Maelstrom (Goodrich)
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Mon 11:45 Panel - The Measures Maelstrom (Meyer, Schmidt, Stark, Carey)
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Mon 2:00 Data Speaks (A. Collins)
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Mon 3:00 Panel - Can we design a "Shoe that fits?" (Moody-Williams, Karan, Elly, Nelson)
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Mon 4:15 Courageous Conversations (K.Ham)
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Mon 5:15 Social Media (D. Schatell)
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Tues 8:30 Through Each Other's Eyes (Kitsen)
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Tues 8:45 Change the Lens / Role Play (Molony, Titus-Howard)
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2015 Meeting Registration Materials & Conference Agenda
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Call for Posters!
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Call for Posters - Abstract Preparation Instructions
- Exhibitor / Vendor Resources
- 2015 RPA Annual Meeting
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Press Release
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Save the Date!
- References & Resources Authored by Quality Conference Speakers
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Quality Conference September 2013
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Conference Presentations & Handouts
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National Quality Strategies - A. Howard
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Organized Chaos? - J.Perlmutter, M.Sommer, M.Carey
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Model to Overcome Transition Barriers in Transplantation: R.Formica
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Panel: Models to Overcome Transitions Barriers
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Dialysis Patient Safety Revisited: A.Kliger, J.Kitsen
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New Aspects of the Core Survey: J. Kari
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Using the Core Survey to Determine Safety Culture: B. Greenspan
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Handout: Core Survey resource
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With Safety and Justice For All: B.Noble
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Patient's Perspective: V. Elly
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Motivational Interviewing: P. McCarley
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Panel: Patient Centered Care Toolkit
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Conference Registration Materials
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Conference Agenda & Speaker Bios
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Call for Posters
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Save the Date notice
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Press Release
- 2013 Quality Conference Summary Reports
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Conference Presentations & Handouts
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Quality Conference September 2012
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Conference Agenda
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Conference Registration Information
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Poster Abstraction Submission Form
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Conference objectives
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Save the Date notice
- Quality Conference - In the News
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Press Release
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Conference Presentations
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Hospital Re-Admission : C. Koppelman
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Panel - Patient Safety & Transitions : D. VanValkenburgh
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Panel - Patient Safety & Transitions : Dr. Lazarus
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Panel - Patient Safety & Transitions : Dr. Garrick
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Panel - Patient Safety & Transitions : L. Spencer
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Keynote Speaker - Dr. Patrick Conway
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Legal Considerations to Safe Transitions : J. Riley
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Panel - Barriers to Safe Transitions : M. Lazarus
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Panel - Barriers to Safe Transitions : Darlene Rodgers
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Panel - Barriers to Safe Transitions : Kathy Olson
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Preventin Re-admissions Through Improved Transitions of Care : Dr. Hartle
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Getting Practical - Essential Form Components & Designing a Safe Handover : P. McCarley
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Poster Abstracts
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Poster Abstract Booklet - Cover
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Poster Abstract - Network 1
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Poster Abstract - Network 3
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Poster Abstract - Network 5
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Poster Abstract - Network 9 / 10
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Poster Abstract - Network 11
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Poster Abstract - Network 12
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Poster Abstract - Network 13
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Poster Abstract - Network 14
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Poster Abstract - Network 16
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Poster Abstract - Network 17
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Poster Abstract - ANNA
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Poster Abstract - DaVita
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Poster Abstract - FMC
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Poster Abstract - RPA
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2012 Quality Conference Summary Report
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Quality Conference March 2011
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Registration materials
- Hotel information
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Keynote preview
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Save the Date notice
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Conference presentations
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James Bagian, MD, PE
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Jay Ginsberg, MD, MMM
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Pam Havermann, RN
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Carolyn Latham, RN, MSN, MBA, CNN
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ESRD Network presenters
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Franklin W. Maddux, MD, FACP
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Jenny Kitsen, BA
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Judith Kari, MSW, ACSW, LICSW
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Gina Randolph, RN, MSN, MBA
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Denise VanValkenburgh, RN, BA
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Doug Johnson, MD, and Pam Havermann, RN
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Peter DeOreo, MD, FACP
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Quality Conference Webinar Series 2018-2019
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Sharing Highly Effective Practices in the Kidney Community
- Do you have a Highly Effective Practice to submit for consideration?
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Monthly Chairside IDT Meetings - Patient Engagement [01/16/2020]
- COVID-19 Communication Between SNF/PCH & Dialysis Facilities - Communication [06/19/2020, Updated 7/30/2020]
- Second Chance: A 90-Day Trial Basis Program - Involuntary Discharge & Access to Care [06/19/2020]
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The ESRD QIP: What every facility should know
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Recording: "The ESRD QIP: What every facility should know"
- Webinar Evaluation - Tell us what you think!
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Slides: "The ESRD QIP: What every facility should know"
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Handout #1: "CDC Trial: Station Disinfection"
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Handout #2: "Checklist for Prevention of CLABSI"
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Handout #3: "Dialysis Patient Depression Toolkit"
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- Quality Measures Controversies in the Dialysis QIP & DFC 5 Star Rating
- The Kidney Project - Shuvo Roy, PhD
- NQF Project Summary Webinars
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PPT Slides: Annual Forum Membership Webinar June 27, 2018
Medication Conversion Guide V1.2 - Download here
- News
- Quality Conference - In the News Jul 13, 2016
- Partnership for Patients Jul 13, 2016