Quality Improvement Overview
Quality Improvement
ESRD Networks are required to develop and implement methods to measure and report on the quality of dialysis services provided under the Medicare program using a Continuous Quality Improvement Plan (CQI).
Vascular Access Assessment and Cannulation
Visit our AVF assessment and cannulation resource page to download tools, PowerPoint presentationss and articles to assist and support the dialysis facility staff in effective, consistent assessment and cannulation with the goal of establishing and maintaining AVFs.
Continuous Quality Improvement Plan (CQI)
Continuous Quality Improvement Plan (CQI) are required to create an accountable means for providing acceptable levels of dialysis to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients and to provide comprehensive data that will be used in both assessment of outcomes and initiation of quality improvement programs.
Quality Improvement Work Plan (QIWP)
The 2009 - 2010 QI Work Plan [PDF, 264KB]is a detailed overview of the QI Department goals and timetable for quality improvement activities.
CPM Goals
Includes goals for anemia management, adequacy of dialysis, nutrition (albumin) and mineral metabolism, as well as, CPM data.
Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
The QI department has developed templates to assist facilities in meeting Condition for Coverage (CfC) §494.110.
- Download the Measures Assessment Tool (MAT) for an overview of conditions, measures and related resources.
- Templates for adequacy of dialysis, anemia, vascular access, patient satisfaction and grievances and infection control. (Bookmark and check for updates and additions.)
Fistula First
K/DOQI opened the door for ESRD quality improvement to be to be defined in great measure by the use of the optimum forms of vascular access.
- Data - view incidence rates and prevalent rates by HSA.
- Quality Awards - Here you will find current and past fistula quality award winners
- FistulFirst.org - Web site of the Fistula First Breakthrough Coalition (FFBI)
- K/DOQI Guidelines
QI Training Programs
Here you will find links to training programs offered by the Network as Learning Sessions, Educational WebExs and training modules created to assist facilities in in-service trainings and continuous education programs. Archives include: