ESRD Network 18 - QI Projects

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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.

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Network 18 QI Projects

Network 18 Quality Improvement Project Reports and Abstracts:

Present - Annual Lab Data Collection Project

2007 - Fistula First Late Adopter Project

2007 - Emergency Preparedness & Response Project: Kidney Centers, Inc.

2003-Present - Fistula First Breakthrough Initiative (FFBI)

2002-2003 - Improving Access Stenosis Management

2001-2002 - Low PD Utilization in U.S.: Result of Poor Patient Education

2000-2001 - Adequacy of Dialysis

1998-2000 - Vascular Access: Increasing & Maintaining AV Fistulas

1998-1999 - Emergency Call System Study

1998 - Heparinization Study 1996-1998 - Improved HBV Rates in ESRD Patients

1994-Present - Annual Clinical Performance Measures (CPM) Project

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