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.
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.
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.
***Monthly Patient Activity Report (PAR) due the 5th ... of each month.
***Fistula First VA Monthly Report (Independent and ... Temporary Fistula First Facilities ONLY) due the ...5th of each month.
***Master Account Holder (MAH) Quarterly Updates ...due the 30th of March, June, September and & ... December
UPCOMING EVENTS
12/26/11
Network office will be closed in observance of Christmas.
12/30/11
Annual Facility Mailing - Facility Information Form, Membership Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding DUE
1/02/12
Network office will be closed in observance of New Year.
1/20/12
Psychonephrology Project Quarterly Follow Up Scan DUE
1/23/12
ELab Project DUE (Independent facilities ONLY whose laboratory data is not being submitted by a national lab. National Lab affiliated facilities were notified by the Network.
Network 18 at NKF's "Kidney Walk"
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Resources For
Professionals Are you a renal professional? Our site
provides numerous resources
including:
