ESRD Network 18 - Tips and Problem Solving

Network 18’s Data Department encourages facility staff to become familiar with these resources, as they contain instructions and explanations for the most common questions and mistakes that facilities may encounter.

We urge facility employees to complete CMS forms accurately and thoroughly, and submit them to the Network in a timely manner. Failure to submit ‘complete’ and ‘timely’ forms can result in delay of patient benefits, facility delinquent notices, decreasing Accuracy & Compliance score, and the Network’s correspondence with the facility’s Medical Director.

CMS Compliance: Timeliness and Accuracy

Tools:
CMS Compliance: Timeliness and Accuracy Guide

ESRD Medical Evidence Report - CMS 2728 Form

Tools:
CMS Forms 2728/2746: When, How and Why? Guide
Improving Timeliness and Accuracy of 2728/2746 Forms
2728 Best Practices/Ideas: Accuracy
2728 Best Practices/Ideas: Timeliness
2728/2746 Timeline Due Date Sheet

ESRD Death Notification - CMS 2746 Form

Tools:
CMS Forms 2728/2746: When, How and Why? Guide
Improving Timeliness and Accuracy of 2728/2746 Forms
2746 Best Practices/Ideas: Accuracy
2746 Best Practices/Ideas: Timeliness
2728/2746 Timeline Due Date Sheet

Network Patient Activity Report (PAR)

Tools:
PAR: How, When & Why? Guide
Network Patient Activity Report (PAR) Instructions
Network PAR Definitions and Business Rules
PAR Calendar Due Date Sheet

Other Resources

Tools:
Information Services: Frequently Asked Questions

Security Violations

This Guide is intended to educate facility staff on CMS Security Policy for protecting patient information and provides tips for preventing security violations at the facility.

Tools:
Preventing Security Violations at Your Facility Powerpoint /Webex Recording
Facility Security Violation Log Sheet

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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.

Information Services - Training, Tips and Problem Solving

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.