Mission Statement

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.
 

We are one of 18 Networks throughout the United States sponsored by the
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid to provide service and support to
ESRD providers, patients and their families. We do so by:

• Developing standards to improve patient care

• Providing educational resources for patients, families and renal professionals

• Promoting vocational rehabilitation to help patients remain working or return to the work force

• Supporting facilities and staff in resolving patient care issues

• Assisting in resolving patient complaints, and

• Collecting and reporting ESRD statistics