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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.



Patients - General Resources & Information

Patient Rights and Responsibilities/ Available in Spanish

Right to Choose a Physician / Available in Spanish

Patient Rights to Health Records

Your Medical Record Rights in California

(A Guide to Consumer Rights under HIPAA)

A Quick Guide to Working Through Concerns With Your Physician / Available in Spanish
Describes the steps a patient or their family can take to try and resolve a concern they may have regarding a physician or the medical care being delivered.

Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) launches new web-based tool offering comprehensive assistance resources for dialysis patients
www.dialysispatients.org

Dialysis Facility Compare - What is Dialysis Facility Compare
(DFC) -
DFC Flyer

Nutrition
  Eat 6-9 Ounces of Protein Every Day!/Spanish
  Live Longer With a Higher Albumin
  Increasing Your Protein Intake Isn't As Hard As You Think
  Protein Packed Snacks
  NEW! Albumin: What is It?

Patient Support Group List
Let us know of other support groups (download form)

Mental Health Resources Listing
Resources for facilities who struggle to manage patients with mental health issues

Network/DHS Poster (Facilitates compliance with DHS regulations concerning
Network grievance process) Available in
Spanish

Network Poster (Describes who the Network is)
Available in
Spanish

Services for Patients / Available in Spanish

Patients can call the Network toll free at (800) 637- 4767 if they have any questions or concerns.

 

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