Welcome to ESRD Network 9/10!
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New and Noteworthy
- 2011 Network Election - Voting for the 2011 Network elections closed on December 2. We will have results posted in the near future.
- 2012 Nephrology Conference set for May 23 & 24 in Columbus, Ohio
The Renal Network will host the 2012 Nephrology Conference for ESRD Networks 4, 9 and 10 on May 23 and 24 at the Hilton at Easton in Columbus, Ohio. The two days will feature topics of interest in the rapidly changing environment of outpatient dialysis and transplantation. The agenda is still in the planning stages, check this website for updates as they develop. On-line registration will begin in January 2012. Download conference flyer [PDF, 305Kb] which can be used on facility bulletin boards and shared with colleagues.
Information for Exhibitors: Exhibit space is available at the Nephrology Conference. For information on fees and reservations visit our conference Exhibitor page. - CMS issues changes to final rule for ESRD PPS and requirements for QIP. The provisions in the final rule will be effective for payments to dialysis facilities on or after Jan. 1, 2012; and the new requirements for the ESRD QIP will affect the payment rates in payment years 2013 and 2014. Download final rule in PDF format [849Kb].
- The Renal Network 2011-2012 Clinical Performance Measures booklet is now available for download [PDF, 1.1Mb].
- The 2010 Elab National and Trends Report (June 2011) is now availble for download [PDF, 2.5M]
- Congratulations to the nephrology fellows presenting in the 2011 Nephrology Fellows Research Day [PDF, 206KB] . Authors of the top eight presentations will be invited to present at the National Young Investigators Forum on May 9, 2012, in conjunction with the NKF Spring Clinical meetings.
- Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) Coalition is pleased to announce the release of the CMS publication, Disaster Preparedness: A Guide for Chronic Dialysis Facilities – Second Edition[PDF, 916Kb]. Also, to increase the usability of documents contained in the appendices, these forms have been made available in a separate Word document allowing customization to individual facility needs Supplemental Appendix of Customizable Forms [Word doc, 0.97Mb]
ALERTS!
- FDA Safety Announcement: H & P Industries Povidone Iodine Swabsticks, Prep Solutions, Scrub Solutions, and Prep Gel: Recall - Inadequate Microbial Testing. View Press Release or download KCER notification 8/30/2011. [PDF, 69.3Kb]
- FDA Safety Alert: Arrow International, Inc. Arrow NextStep Antegrade Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter: View Press Release or download KCER notification 8/3/2011. [PDF, 72Kb]
- FDA Safety Announcement: Nulojix (belatacept): Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS): View Press Release download KCER notification 7/8/2011. [PDF, 198Kb]
Educational Meeting Opportunities
- Turning Vascular Access Best Practices Into Exemplary Outcomes presented by Beverly Bulliner, BS, MJ & Brandi Ross, RN. Choose one of two dates:
- Wednesday February 1, 2012 @ 1:00 PM ET, registration link: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/890517806
- Thursday February 2, 2012 @ 1:00 PM ET, registration link: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/150690846
Each Webinar will last 60 minutes and is sponsored by The Renal Network, Inc. (ESRD Networks 9 & 10). After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
- View Slides - Preventing Catheter-Associated Blood Stream Infections in Hemodialysis Centers. Presentation by Mary Lincoln, BSN, MHA. Download Webinar slides [PDF, 1.9Mb] used in November 16 & 18, 2011 sessions.
TRN Reports
- TRN Clinical Performance Goals 2010-2011 This document may be used to develop appropriate Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs within your unit. [PDF, 1.02M]
- Medical Review Board (MRB) issues statement on Involuntary Discharges by Attending Physicians [July, 2010]
5 Diamond Patient Safety Program
The 5 Diamond Patient Safety Program is now available in ESRD Network 4 (Pennsylvania and Delaware), ESRD Network 9 (Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky), and ESRD Network 10 (Illinois). The 5 Diamond Safety Program is a voluntary program to assist dialysis facilities with specific areas of patient safety. The program includes tools and resources needed to implement these different aspects of patient safety. For more information or to register to participate, visit our 5 Diamond Patient Safety Program pages.
Changes to ESRD Claims Reporting:
The new CMS prospective payment system is now in effect. For more information:
NRAA Develops Bundling Tool - The National Renal Administrators Association has developed the NRAA Bundling Tool to provide a way to estimate the impact of the bundled payment regulation on dialysis organizations. To view the tool, go to www.nraa.org.
- Final Rule for the ESRD QIP{Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 3 / Wednesday, January 5, 2011 / Rules and Regulations} [PDF, 212KB]
- End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System {Federal Register/ Vol. 75, No. 15 /Thursday, August 12, 2010/ Rules and Regulations} [PDF, 4.8M]
- For additional background materials and information, visit our MIPPA resource page.
Be Prepared for CROWNWeb
Tools
- New and updated laminates have been added to State Survey Training Manual [May, 2010]
- Now available for download is the Toolkit for Avoidance of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC).
- The Adherence Toolkit is now available for download