Catheter Reduction Toolkit
The Forum MAC has developed a series of QAPI toolkits to assist dialysis facilities in meeting the requirements of the Conditions for Coverage. The goal of this toolkit is to suggest quality improvement approaches that a facility can use to ensure care coordination for patients.
Catheter Reduction Toolkit - [Revised 2011]
QAPI (Quality Improvement Project) Worksheet
QAPI - Keeping Track of Accountability
Interactive Tool CVC Reduction
Monthly Catheter Tracking Tool
On Goal Report Catheter Reduction Tool
Referral Letter - Alternative Access
Referral Letter - Non-maturing fistula
Hemodialysis Access Referral - Existing Access
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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