Welcome to ESRD Network 9/10!
New and Noteworthy
- Mark Your Calendar - There will be a Webinar for the combined Network Councils of Networks 4, 9 and 10 on Thursday, February 17th from noon to 1:30 pm EST. All interested are welcomed to join in to hear the latest updates on CMS and Network programs. Registration information will be emailed in the near future.
- CMS implements value-based purchasing for dialysis facilities [12/29/2010][PDF, 60Kb]
- CMS finalizes quality incentive program for dialysis facilities [12/29/2010] [PDF, 80Kb]
- Life Safety Code (LSC)
Beginning December 2010: Life Safety Code (LSC) surveys will be conducted in existing dialysis facilities. For more information...
ALERTS!
- Fresenius Medical Care North America Initiates Voluntary Recall of CombiSet True Flow Series™ Hemodialysis Blood Tubing Set with Priming Set and Transducer Protectors for use with the Blood Volume Monitor view press release or download KCER notification 1/20/2011. [PDF, 238Kb]
- FDA Notification: Recall - Triad Alcohol Prep Pads, Swabs, and Swabsticks - For more information visit FDA Web site -Triad Alcohol Prep Pads, Alcohol Swabs, and Alcohol Swabsticks: Recall Due to Potential Microbial Contamination [posted 1/6/2011] or download KCER notification [1/7/2011] [PDF, 182Kb]
- FDA Notification: Recall - AngioSculpt Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) Scoring Balloon Catheter - For more information visit FDA Web site - AngioSculpt Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) Scoring Balloon Catheter OTW 0.018" Platform[Posted 1/5/2011] or download KCER notification[1/5/2011] [PDF, 196Kb]
Educational Meeting Opportunities:
- Vascular Access Best Practice Sharing Stories of Success - Register for a special Webinar coming in February 2011.
- QI WebEx Training on The 3Ps of Vascular Access Success
- To access the handbook tools...
- To view the September 27th WebEx recording [Link to IFMC Event Center]
- To view the September 27th WebEx PowerPoint presentation [PDF, 3.6M]...
- For facilities in 3Ps Focus Group-Rising Stars (see materials under Vascular Access QIP heading)
TRN Reports:
- The 2009 Annual Statistical Report is online and available for download.
- TRN Clinical Peformance 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. It is available without charge to any organization or individual who would like to use it; you do not need to be a member of NRAA. To view the tool, go to www.nraa.org.
- End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System {Federal Register/ Vol. 75, No. 15 /Thursday, August 12, 2010/ Rules and Regulations} [PDF, 4.8M]
- Visit www.MedicareUniversity.com
- Email your questions to Part.A.Provider.Training
@anthem.com - For additional background materials and information, visit our MIPPA resource page.
Be Prepared for CROWNWeb
Visit the CROWNWeb Web site for training registration and materials
Visit TRN CROWNWeb resource page for Network updates
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