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Bulletins For Patients This list is chronological.   See also our Index of News Bulletins for Patients, our annotated list of Patient Education Materials, our overview Resources for Patients page, and our list of Bulletins on Recalls and Warnings.
24 Aug 2010	Seattle RSN Meeting Location Change
3 Aug 2010	NKF Kidney Walk in Anchorage September 25
3 Aug 2010	NKF Educational Symposium near Portland September 19
3 Aug 2010	Renal Support Network Lifestyle Meeting near Seattle August 29
19 Jul 2010	2009 Network Annual Report Posted
10 Jul 2010	2000-2008 Network Annual Reports Restored
8 Jun 2010	Diabetes Patients: NKF Educational Conference Calls
4 Jun 2010	New Vascular Access Poster for Patients
28 Apr 2010	2010 NKF US Transplant Games July 30-August 4 in Wisconsin
27 Apr 2010	Patient Newsletter on Remaining Active
26 Apr 2010	Updated Emergency Preparedness Documents
26 Apr 2010	Get Ready for Flu Fact Sheet
2 Apr 2010	New CMS Internet Address
31 Mar 2010	AAKP Annual Awards Nominations
16 Mar 2010	Proposed Transplant Policy Changes
17 Feb 2010	AAKP 2010 Annual Convention in Tampa in September
8 Feb 2010	New CKD Education Tool
5 Feb 2010	NKF Patient & Community Education Symposium, Portland, March 14, 2010
31 Jan 2010	Disaster Preparedness Information from FEMA
7 Jan 2010	Spanish-Language Version of Free Educational Material Order Form
7 Jan 2010	Network Consumer News on Keeping Your Access Uncovered
6 Jan 2010	National Influenza Vaccination Week January 10-15
21 Dec 2009	Building an Emergency Supply Kit
23 Nov 2009	New UNOS Policy Change Proposal for Public Comment
19 Nov 2009	H1N1 Flu Update from CMS
13 Nov 2009	The Impact on Patients of Proposed Dialysis Services Bundling
1 Nov 2009	Network Patient Advisory Board Vacancy
23 Oct 2009	Public Comment Requested on UNOS Policy Change
21 Oct 2009	AAKP Seeks Speakers Bureau Volunteers and Presentation Ideas for 2010 Convention
21 Oct 2009	AAKP Survey Panel Seeks Volunteers
9 Oct 2009	Free Anemia Education on AAKP HealthLine Conference Call November 4
5 Oct 2009	Patient Newsletter on Quality of Life
3 Oct 2009	H1N1 Flu News: CDC VIS, Reimbursement, Resources
25 Sep 2009	2008 Network Annual Report Published
9 Sep 2009	H1N1 (Swine) Flu Tutorial from NIH MedlinePlus
31 Aug 2009	NKF Coffee House Conversation on Emergency Preparedness September 15
30 Jul 2009	The Journey of Transplant Evaluation Revised; Network Consumer News Mailed
3 Jul 2009	Free HealthLine Educational Session on Protein and Sodium July 29, 2009
	EARLIER PATIENT BULLETINS Top of Page
Bulletins For Providers   See also Bulletins on Recalls and Warnings.   Recent bulletins on Reimbursement are included in this section; earlier Reimbursement bulletins (2003-2007) are archived separately.
19 Aug 2010	CMS Open Door Forums on Quality Incentive Payment and on ICD-10/5010
23 Jul 2010	June 2010 Patient Census (Modality Reports)
23 Jul 2010	Involuntary Discharge Notification Requirements
19 Jul 2010	2009 Network Annual Report Posted
10 Jul 2010	2000-2008 Network Annual Reports Restored
9 Jul 2010	Proposed Revisions to HIPAA Privacy/Security/Enforcement Rules
28 Jun 2010	2010 DFR Schedule
25 May 2010	Dialysis Population Growth
25 May 2010	March Network AVF Rates
21 May 2010	Revised Survey Guidance on Conditions for Coverage
29 Apr 2010	Survey Specs for PCTs under new Conditions for Coverage
28 Apr 2010	Free CKD Education Benefit Seminar Online with CME/CEs
28 Apr 2010	2010 NKF US Transplant Games July 30-August 4 in Wisconsin
2 Apr 2010	New CMS Internet Address
19 Mar 2010	HIPAA Security Conference May 11-12 in Washington DC
8 Mar 2010	New CMS Document on Emergency Procedures
12 Feb 2010	December 2009 AVF-in-Use Rate at 64.5%
10 Feb 2010	New CMS Billing Requirements Effective July 1, 2010
8 Feb 2010	New CKD Education Tool
5 Feb 2010	Medicare 2010 Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey
5 Feb 2010	Open Door Forum on New Clinical Performance Measures
31 Jan 2010	Disaster Preparedness Information from FEMA
26 Jan 2010	Involuntary Discharge Notification Requirements
21 Jan 2010	CROWNWeb Online Seminars
13 Jan 2010	Disaster Prep Article Added to Network Website
9 Jan 2010	State Survey Expectations Documents for Dialysis Facilities Updated
29 Dec 2009	Our Fistula First Goal Is in Sight
21 Dec 2009	CfC and PCT Website Updates
24 Nov 2009	Life Safety Code Survey Phase-In Schedule
13 Nov 2009	Facility Participation in Network QI Projects
10 Nov 2009	Facility Survey MAT Revision
5 Nov 2009	September 2009 Modality Reports Ready
4 Nov 2009	Prospective Payment System Comment Period Extended
2 Nov 2009	Network AVF Rate 63.8% in September
30 Oct 2009	H1N1 Flu National Emergency Declaration
7 Oct 2009	Lab Data Report on National CPM Status and Trends
3 Oct 2009	H1N1 Flu News: CDC VIS, Reimbursement, Resources
2 Oct 2009	PPS Open Door Forum October 15, and Town Hall Meeting October 23, 2009
27 Sep 2009	DFR Revision - SMRs Recalculated
25 Sep 2009	2008 Network Annual Report Published
24 Sep 2009	2009 DFRs Summarized
17 Sep 2009	Proposed Bundled Payment System - Public Comment Period
8 Sep 2009	FAQs on Survey & Certification under New Conditions for Coverage
7 Sep 2009	UNOS HTLV-Testing Policy-Change Proposal Public-Comment Period Ends September 30
25 Aug 2009	Renal Financial Resources Network Workshop September 16-18
19 Aug 2009	Fishbone Diagram Template Added to Network Website
19 Aug 2009	QAPI Tools Mailed to Network Nurse Managers
10 Aug 2009	QAPI Toolkits on Catheters, Vaccination, Diabetes, Medication
28 Jul 2009	June 2009 Network Census/Modality Reports Available
26 Jul 2009	Public Comment Period on UNOS Policy Change Proposals Ends September 14, 2009
	EARLIER PROVIDER BULLETINS Top of Page
Staff Education Bulletins    This list is chronological.   See also our Index of Resources for Clinical Staff, our list of Bulletins on Recalls and Warnings, and our overview pages on Quality Improvement and Data Forms. Many of the Bulletins For Patients entries also contain significant staff education components.
19 Aug 2010	CMS Open Door Forums on Quality Incentive Payment and on ICD-10/5010
23 Jul 2010	Involuntary Discharge Notification Requirements
22 Jul 2010	ANNA Hemodialysis Workshop September 12 in Seattle
19 Jul 2010	2009 Network Annual Report Posted
17 Jul 2010	Cincinnati Vascular Access Symposium October 1-2
10 Jul 2010	Jobs Page on Network Website Updated
10 Jul 2010	2000-2008 Network Annual Reports Restored
10 Jul 2010	New CROWNWeb Links
15 Jun 2010	Updated Network Web Pages: Network Goals, Technical Assistance, Transplant Selection Criteria, AAMI Special Considerations
4 Jun 2010	New NN&I Online Seminar on Vascular Access
4 Jun 2010	New Buttonhole Slideshow
2 Apr 2010	New CMS Internet Address
31 Mar 2010	AAKP Annual Awards Nominations
19 Mar 2010	HIPAA Security Conference May 11-12 in Washington DC
19 Mar 2010	NANT Seminar April 25 in Portland
17 Mar 2010	CNSW Spring 2010 Educational Symposium
16 Mar 2010	Proposed Transplant Policy Changes
11 Mar 2010	Fistula First Breakthrough Initiative 2009 Annual Report
3 Mar 2010	International Meeting on Angioaccess for Hemodialysis June 14-16
3 Mar 2010	NKF 2010 Spring Clinical Meetings April 13-17
3 Mar 2010	Annual Kidney Community Emergency Resonse Coalition (KCER) Summit April 13
21 Feb 2010	Five-Diamond Patient Safety Program
12 Feb 2010	December 2009 AVF-in-Use Rate at 64.5%
12 Feb 2010	New FFBI Resource on "Listen for the Bruit"
12 Feb 2010	New Buttonhole Online Seminar
10 Feb 2010	New CMS Billing Requirements Effective July 1, 2010
8 Feb 2010	New CKD Education Tool
8 Feb 2010	Psychosocial Tools and Resources Updated
5 Feb 2010	Open Door Forum on New Clinical Performance Measures
31 Jan 2010	Haitian Culture and Clinical Care
31 Jan 2010	Disaster Preparedness Information from FEMA
26 Jan 2010	Involuntary Discharge Notification Requirements
21 Jan 2010	CROWNWeb Online Seminars
21 Jan 2010	Resources on Patient Adherence
18 Jan 2010	H1N1 Vaccine Status Letter from FDA
11 Jan 2010	New AVF Change Concepts
7 Jan 2010	Spanish-Language Version of Free Educational Material Order Form
7 Jan 2010	Network Consumer News on Keeping Your Access Uncovered
6 Jan 2010	National Influenza Vaccination Week January 10-15
22 Dec 2009	Revisions to DPC Toolkit on Decreasing Dialysis Patient-Provider Conflict
22 Dec 2009	2009 Vocational Rehabilitation Toolkit
30 Nov 2009	Free Vascular Access Seminars Online
23 Nov 2009	New UNOS Policy Change Proposal for Public Comment
19 Nov 2009	H1N1 Flu Update from CMS
13 Nov 2009	Facility Participation in Network QI Projects
2 Nov 2009	Vascular Access Online Educational Presentations
23 Oct 2009	Public Comment Requested on UNOS Policy Change
10 Oct 2009	ESRD-Specific Pain Management Protocol
7 Oct 2009	Lab Data Report on National CPM Status and Trends
3 Oct 2009	H1N1 Flu News: CDC VIS, Reimbursement, Resources
2 Oct 2009	Heparin Dosage Adjustment Requirement
25 Sep 2009	2008 Network Annual Report Published
18 Sep 2009	CNSW-NW Educational Symposium October 9 in Issaquah
10 Aug 2009	QAPI Toolkits on Catheters, Vaccination, Diabetes, Medication
27 Jul 2009	NHPCO Hospice Clinical Team Conference September 22-26
2 Jul 2009	New Cultural Awareness Tool for Service Providers Working with American Indian/Alaska Native Patients
10 Jun 2009	Shortage of Merck Hepatitis B Vaccine
8 Jun 2009	Nominations for Extraordinary-Service Awards at AAKP Annual Convention
28 May 2009	Updated Buttonhole Technique Best Practices Document
11 May 2009	CDC H1N1 Swine-Flu Guidance Amended
4 May 2009	Additional H1N1 Swine Flu Resources
30 Apr 2009	New Network Web Page on H1N1 ("Swine") Flu
27 Apr 2009	Swine Flu Links
21 Apr 2009	CDC Recommends Pneumococcal Vaccine
13 Apr 2009	Revision to Dialysis Survey MAT (Measures Assessment Tool)
9 Apr 2009	NKF to Certify Nephrology Social Workers
1 Apr 2009	Summary of 2008-09 Network QI Projects
31 Mar 2009	New AVF Brochures
31 Mar 2009	ID Cards for Patients Using Buttonhole Cannulation
31 Mar 2009	Network AVF Rate Reaches 64%
25 Mar 2009	Resources for State Survey Guidance under New Conditions for Coverage
20 Mar 2009	Advance Directive Resources; National Healthcare Decision Day April 16, 2009
17 Mar 2009	State Surveyor Guides for New Conditions for Coverage
17 Mar 2009	QAPI (Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement) Resources for New Conditions for Coverage
3 Mar 2009	AAKP Seeks Nominations for Board of Directors
3 Feb 2009	New Transplant Selection Criteria Web Page
30 Jan 2009	CME/CEU Workshop on New End-of-Life Law February 23 in Seattle
15 Jan 2009	March NW Renal Dietitians Conference Brochure
	EARLIER STAFF EDUCATION BULLETINS Top of Page
Bulletins on Recalls & Warnings
28 Aug 2010	Warning on Fingerstick and Blood Testing Devices
16 Aug 2010	Proposed Midodrine Hydrochloride (ProAmatine) Approval Withdrawal
17 Jul 2010	Blood Pressure Meds FDA Safety Review
15 Jul 2010	Limited Coumadin Recall
9 Jul 2010	New Qualaquin (Quinine) Medication Guide
2 Jul 2010	Physio-Control LIFEPAK 20/20e Defibrillators Class 1 Recall
18 Jun 2010	Counterfeit Tamiflu Dangerous to Patients Allergic to Penicillin
15 Jun 2010	FDA Safety Review of Benicar
10 Jun 2010	Lifeline and ReviveR Defibrillator Battery Packs
10 Jun 2010	Recall of Additional Cipro Brands
4 Jun 2010	Claris Cipro Recall, Including Metronidazole and Ondansetron
26 May 2010	Proton Pump Inhibitor Label Changes
21 May 2010	Benadryl Itch Stopping Gel Label Changes
17 May 2010	Baxter Colleague Infusion Pumps - Recall and Destroy Order from FDA
29 Apr 2010	Class I Recall of Nihon Kohden and GE Responder Defibrillators
23 Apr 2010	LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Recall
10 Apr 2010	Heparin Dosage Warning
31 Mar 2010	New Warning on Zocor (Simvastatin)
19 Mar 2010	Boston Scientific Implantable Defibrillators Recall
16 Mar 2010	Plavix (Clopidogrel): New Boxed Warning
5 Mar 2010	Baxter HomeChoice & HomeChoice PRO PD Systems Class I Recall
28 Feb 2010	StatSpin Express 4 Centrifuge Model 510 Class I Recall
28 Feb 2010	LifeScan OneTouch SureStep Blood Glucose Test Strips Recall
22 Feb 2010	FDA Review of Avandia (rosiglitazone)
17 Feb 2010	FDA Drug Safety Notice on ESAs
10 Feb 2010	Cardiac Sciences AED Recalls: Powerheart, CardioVive, CadioLife
4 Feb 2010	Edwards Lifesciences Aquarius HD System Recall
25 Jan 2010	Mikro and Haematokrit Centrifuge Recall
25 Jan 2010	Nipro GlucoPro Insulin Syringe Recall
21 Jan 2010	ev3 Trailblazer Catheter Class I Recall
11 Jan 2010	Rapamune/Sirolimus Prescribing Information Changes
23 Nov 2009	Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray Recall
17 Nov 2009	Potential Failure of Powerheart and CardioVive Defibrillators
17 Nov 2009	New Clopidogrel/Plavix Interaction Safety Labeling
3 Nov 2009	New Byetta/Exanatide Label Warnings
29 Oct 2009	All Accusure Insulin Syringes Recalled
27 Oct 2009	Recall of Baxter PD Transfer Set
22 Oct 2009	FDA Warning on Medical Device Electrical Cords
22 Oct 2009	FDA Warning on Parenteral Administration of Dexferrum
6 Oct 2009	Continuing Glucose Test Strip Fatalities
5 Oct 2009	Philips HeartStart FR2+ Defibrillator Recall
2 Oct 2009	Heparin Dosage Adjustment Requirement
27 Sep 2009	Tamiflu Dosing Errors
18 Sep 2009	Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection Warning
17 Sep 2009	Class I Recall of Lifepak CR Plus Defibrillators
6 Sep 2009	New Myfortic Label Warning on PRCA Anemia
25 Aug 2009	Accusure Insulin Syringe Recall
15 Aug 2009	New CellCept Label Warning on PRCA Anemia
15 Aug 2009	Glucose Monitoring Inaccuracies with GDH-PQQ Test Strips
23 Jul 2009	Recall of Medtronic Paradigm Quick-Set Insulin Infusion Sets
23 Jul 2009	Immunosuppressant Labeling Changes
1 Jul 2009	FDA Warning on Lantus (Insulin Glargine)
	EARLIER RECALL & WARNING BULLETINS
Bulletins on Reimbursement See Bulletins for Providers for recent articles on Reimbursement.
	EARLIER REIMBURSEMENT BULLETINS

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