Bone and Mineral Project
Fistula First Mentoring Project
Fistula First QAPI Project
Psychonephrology Project
Reducing Hospitalization Project

Bone and Mineral Project

Tools:
Fishbone Diagram Instructions
Fishbone Diagram Template
PDSA - Bone & Mineral Project
Bone and Mineral Project: Bone & Mineral Project Resource List


Professional Resources:
K/DOQI Guidelines: K/DOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines for Bone Metabolism and Disease in Chronic Kidney Dsease
KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for Diagnosis, Evaluation, Prevention, and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease Bone and Mineral Disorder (CKD-MBD)
Measures Assessment Tool (MAT), Version 1.9
USDA National Nutrient Database For Standard Reference, Release 24
SR24-Reports By Single Nutrients
"Teaching Dialysis Patients About Phosphorus" Article
"PTH and Mineral Disorders In Patients With CKD: A Practical Case-Base Approach for Renal Dietitians Via Slide Share
Bone and Mineral Metabolism Fact Sheet - American Nephrology Nurses Association: 2010


Patient Resources:
AAKP Nutrition Counter, A Reference For The Kidney Patient - American Association of Kidney Patients, 12/04 - Available in English & Spanish
Low Phosphorus Foods – Be In The Know/Take Control
Abbott Laboratories, July 2009
“Managing the Hidden PHOSphorus in Foods: Beneficial Across All Stages of Kidney Disease” - Janeen León MS, RD, LD; Srilekha Sarathy-Sayre MS, RD, LD and Catherine Sullivan MS, RD, LD; American Association of Kidney Patients; March 2011, aakpRENALIFE
“How to Use and Understand Food Labels” (Article) - Nikki Sclafani, MS, RD, LD; July 2003 - American Association of Kidney Patients, aakpRENALIFE, Vol. 19, No.
Understanding High Phosphorus and Your Treatment Options
American Association of Kidney Patients
Eat Right To Feel Right on Hemodialysis (English) (Spanish)
US Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health; National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease, & National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearing House; August 2008


WebEx Recordings/PowerPoint Slides:
Presentation: / WebEx (Recording)

Conference Call Notes:

Fistula First Mentoring Project

Tools:
Guidelines for Network 18's Fistula First Mentoring Project
Vascular Access Root Cause Analysis Tool
Fishbone Diagram Instructions
Fishbone Diagram Template
PDSA - Fistula First Mentoring Project
Summary of Best Practices 2009-2011 QIWP Revised


Professional Resources:
Secondary A-V Fistulae In Patients with A-V Grafts
Video Link: Patient Assessment Video Secondary AVF Fistula Conversion
FFBI Draft Letter to Primary Care Physician from the Nephrologist
FFBI Sample Letter to Surgeon
Vascular Access Surgery Change in Physician Reimbursement 2009
Fistula First Payer Packet
>a. FFBI Introduction Letter
>b. FFBI Priority Recommendations
>c. FFBI Payment Position Paper
>d. FFBI Payer Packet Slides
Fistula First: Your Access to Success Video Order Form


Patient Resources:
FFBI Patient Education Resource List
Understanding Your Hemodialysis Access Options
Navigating the Vascular "Seas" - Self-Exam Simplified
FAQ for Patients & Families


WebEx Recordings/PowerPoint Slides:
Presentation: September 29, 2011 / WebEx (Recording)

Conference Call Notes:
Fistula First Mentoring Conference Call Minutes: November 16, 2011

Fistula First QAPI Projects

Tools & Resources:
Vascular Access Root Cause Analysis Tool
Fishbone Diagram Instructions
Fishbone Diagram Template
PDSA - Fistula First QAPI
Summary of Best Practices 2009-2011 QIWP Revised
Vascular Access QAPI Project Tools & Resources List

Professional Resources:
Secondary A-V Fistulae In Patients with A-V Grafts
Video Link: Patient Assessment Video Secondary AVF Fistula Conversion
FFBI Draft Letter to Primary Care Physician from the Nephrologist
FFBI Sample Letter to Surgeon
Vascular Access Surgery Change in Physician Reimbursement 2009
Fistula First Payer Packet
>a. FFBI Introduction Letter
>b. FFBI Priority Recommendations
>c. FFBI Payment Position Paper
>d. FFBI Payer Packet Slides
Fistula First: Your Access to Success Video Order Form

Patient Resources:
FFBI Patient Education Resource List
Understanding Your Hemodialysis Access Options
Navigating the Vascular "Seas" - Self-Exam Simplified
FAQ for Patients & Families

WebEx Recordings/PowerPoint Slides:
Presentation: September 28, 2011 / WebEx (Recording)

Conference Call Notes:
Vascular Access QAPI Conference Call Minutes 11-16-11

Psychonephrology Project

Tools & Resources:
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
PHQ-9 Scoring
Geriatric Depression Scale
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II)
Mental Health Resources for Facilities
Depression Assessment Initial Scan 08-22-11

WebEx Recordings/PowerPoint Slides:
Presentation: September 20 & 21, 2011 / WebEx (Recording)

Reducing Hospitalization Project

Tools & Resources:
Fishbone Diagram Instructions
Fishbone Diagram Template
PDSA - Reducing Hospitalization QAPI
Transition of Care Patient Transfer of Medical Data Form


WebEx Recordings/PowerPoint Slides:
Presentation: Standardized Hospitalization Rates - October 18, 2011
..WebEx (Recording)