ESRD Network 18
 
Southern California Renal Disease Council, Inc. Logo
Welcome to ESRD Network 18
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Our Mission

To provide leadership and assistance to renal dialysis and transplant facilities in a manner
that supports continuous improvement in patient care, outcomes, safety and satisfaction.


What's New?

 

    • 2009 CMS Annual Report Available

    • Are We Ready?
    An Emergency Preparedness Conference

    SAVE THE DATE FLYER

    Date: October 21, 2010
    Location: Los Angeles, CA

    • 2010 Shining Stars Report: Quarter 1 January-March 2010

    • Decreasing Dialysis Patient-Provider Conflict (DPC) Toolbox Training Program

    • A How-To Manual: The Art of Teaching Buttonhole Self-Cannulation

    • Board of Directors & Medical Review Board Election Results

    2010 Board of Directors
    2010 Medical Review Board

    • 2009 Influenza H1N1

    HHS Declares Public Health Emergency for Swine Flu Press Release
    		• Events in Southern California visit kidney411.org

    Arteriovenous Fistula First Logo
    The Fistula First project is a new initiative aimed at increasing the use of Arteriovenous Fistulas (AVFs) for hemodialysis access. Based on recommendations by the National Kidney Foundation's Dialysis Outcomes Quality Initiative, the goal of the Fistula First project is to achieve AVF rates of 50% for incident patients and at least 40% for prevalent patients undergoing hemodialysis.

    2009 ESRD Network Quality Champion Award
    Special thanks to the Medical Review Board and Svetlana Kacherova (former QID) for their contributions to our Fistula First Project

    QI Dept Award
    Lisle Mukai, QI Coordinator
    Shean Strong, QI Director

    		 QI Award
    Fistula First Award Picture

    During this year's CMS Quality Net Meeting in Baltimore, Network 18 was awarded the ESRD Network Quality Champion Award for achieving the most improved rate and exceptional 2009 results for Fistula First.

    Congratulations to Network 18 facilities for all their hard work and dedication to improving vascular access care for our ESRD patients!!!

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    Resources For Professionals
    Are you a renal professional? Our site provides numerous resources including:
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    Resources for Patients
    Are you a renal patient looking for information and resources? Our site offers a wealth of information ranging from handling issues with your providers to taking care of your renal health.

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