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Access
See also our Fistula First pagesBest Demonstrated Practices for Increasing Incident-Patient AVF-in-Place Rates QI Online Seminar Handouts Available New FFBI Newsletter VASA Symposium May 9-11, 2012 Online Seminars Posted for Network Quality Improvement Projects New Fistula First Newsletter from FFBI Network AVF Rate Progress 2010-2011 Network QI Program and AVF Rates Hands-On Practicum on Hemodialysis Access, St Louis, May 19-21, 2011 AVF and hgb QI Educational Presentations December 2010 Vascular Access Rates Vascular Access Society 2011 Congress in May in Istanbul October 2010 AVF-in-Use Rate 65.9%! New Buttonhole Articles and QI Web Page Updates Introductory Buttonhole Cannulation Document AVF Progress Updates September AVF Rates AVF Education Videos Online Quality Improvement Presentations on AVF and hgb Access Documents Updated AVF Progress ANNA Hemodialysis Workshop September 12, 2010 in Seattle Cincinnati Vascular Access Symposium October 1-2, 2010 New NN&I Online Seminar on Vascular Access New Buttonhole Slideshow New Vascular Access Poster for Patients Fistula First Breakthrough Initiative 2009 Annual Report International Meeting on Angioaccess for Hemodialysis June 14-16, 2010 December 2009 AVF-in-Use Rate at 64.5% New FFBI Resource on "Listen for the Bruit" New Buttonhole Online Seminar New AVF Change Concepts Network Consumer News on Keeping Your Access Uncovered
Free Vascular Access Seminars Online Facility Participation in Network QI Projects Vascular Access Online Educational Presentations QAPI Tools Mailed to Network Nurse Managers QAPI Toolkits on Catheters, Vaccination, Diabetes, Medication Updated Buttonhole Technique Best Practices Document New Introductory AVF Brochures New Brochure on Care & Development of New Fistula ID Cards for Patients Using Buttonhole Cannulation Network AVF Rate Reaches 64% Vein Preservation Articles for GPs Added to Network Website Update on AVF Rates, Catheter Reduction, and Fistula Cannulation Buttonhole Resources On Course with Cannulation AVF Cannulation Video Available for CE Credits AVF Documents Updated Latest Network Fistula Rates Buttonhole Cannulation Slide Show Updated Interim Report on Mailing of Incident-Patient AVF Rates Controversies in Dialysis Access Conference October 18-19, 2007 New Buttonhole Article Added Cincinnati Vascular Access Symposium September 28-29, 2007 Catheter Rates Have Not Increased with AVF Rates Stenosis and Cannulation Resource Documents Updated AVF Rates and Early Referral Rates from Medical Evidence Forms Access Visibility Alert Dialysis Needles, Self-Cannulation, and the Buttonhole Technique (HDC article)Fistula Cannulation Audioconference Improving AVF Cannulation Skills New Fistula Cannulation Articles Patient Fistula Educational Materials Index Creating AV Fistulae in All Eligible Hemodialysis Patients Video Preparing the Vascular Access for Cannulation The Importance of Washing Your Access New Fistula First Website for Clinicians New Resources on Our Fistula First Webpage Patient's Rights and Options Regarding Cannulation New Access Tools
Adequacy
September 2011: New Patient Newsletter on Dialysis Adequacy
Adherence
September 2011: New Free Online CEs from American Kidney Fund Five-Diamond Patient Safety Program New Resource on Behavioral Contracts or Care Agreements (more into )Can I Refuse My Nurse or Technician? (see page 4 of this link)Conferences on Empowering Patients to Overcome Barriers to Adherence
Anemia
See also News Bulletins on Recalls & Warnings New ESA Dosing Recommendations AVF and hgb QI Educational Presentations Online Quality Improvement Presentations on AVF and hgb New Myfortic Label Warning on PRCA Anemia New CellCept Label Warning on PRCA Anemia Open Door Forum on DFC Anemia and Survival CME/CE Seminars from NKF and ANNA on Anemia and Other Topics Sub-11 Anemia Management Web Training Available
Care Planning
See Social Workers
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
September 2011: New Free Online CEs from American Kidney Fund Free CKD Education Benefit Seminar Online with CME/CEs CMS Open Door Forum on CKD Patient Education Coverage "Home Dialysis: Your Life, Your Hope, Your Choice" DVD from MEI NKF Seize CKD Staff Collaboration Program CDC/NKF Program for CKD screening CKD Best Practice Newsletter Family Reunion Initiative NIH National Kidney Disease Education Program (more info )
Clinical Performance Measures
See our Clinical Performance Measures pageTechnical Assistance that the Network Provides 2009 ELabs Final Report and Comparison Tools Open Door Forum on New Clinical Performance Measures Lab Data Report on National CPM Status and Trends QAPI Tools Mailed to Network Nurse Managers KDQOL-36 Webinar and Slides Now Archived Online Dialysis Facility Compare Revisions Results of 2007 CPM Project Facility Outcome Comparison Tool for Hemodialysis CPMs 2005 CPM Results 2002-2005 Standardized Mortality Ratio Reports Mailed to Facilities
Communication
See also Conflict Resolution Patient Whisperer Web-Ex CE Credits Free Compassionate Care Webex with Contact Hours May 24, 2011 Haitian Culture and Clinical Care Resources on Patient Adherence New Cultural Awareness Tool for Service Providers Working with American Indian/Alaska Native Patients Conditions for Coverage Resource - Decreasing Patient-Provider Conflict Toolkit Online Patient-Centered Communication CE Course from HRSA Can I Refuse My Nurse or Technician? (see page 4 of this link)New Network Grievance/Complaint Package and Facility Posters (more info )New Resource on Behavioral Contracts or Care Agreements (more into )Communication Skills for Providing Quality Care Training Modules Decreasing Dialysis Patient-Provider Conflict Doctor-Patient Communication 'Listening' Is a Vital Tool for Providing Quality of Care Resource Guide for Use with Hispanic Nephrology Patients (ANNA)Training Tools on Communication Skills for Providing Quality Care
Conditions for Coverage
See also our overview page on Conditions for Coverage New Version of Survey MAT New Measures Assessment Tool (MAT 1.8) for Surveys New Dialysis Facility Surveys FAQ List from CMS Facility Survey MAT Updates Quality Conference March 16, 2011 Involuntary Discharge Notification Requirements Washington State Only: New HCA Drug Administration Rules Updated Network Web Page on Network Goals Revised Survey Guidance on Conditions for Coverage Survey Specs for PCTs under new Conditions for Coverage State Survey Expectations Documents for Dialysis Facilities Updated CfC and PCT Website Updates Revised Facility Survey MAT FAQs on Survey & Certification under New Conditions for Coverage QAPI Tools Mailed to Network Nurse Managers QAPI Toolkits on Catheters, Vaccination, Diabetes, Medication Revision to Dialysis Survey MAT (Measures Assessment Tool) Network AVF Rate Reaches 64% Resources for State Survey Guidance under New Conditions for Coverage
QAPI (Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement) Resources Life Safety Code Component of Conditions for Coverage New Web Page Summarizing Transplant Selection Criteria CROWNWeb Implementation - Important CMS Announcement New Conditions Require Notification of Involuntary Discharge and Transfer 2008 Vocational Rehabilitation Toolkit KDQOL-36 Webinar and Slides Now Archived Online CROWNWeb Security Administrator Registration Waivers and Extensions on Conditions for Coverage CNSW Webinar on KDQOL-36 Scheduled for December 10, 2008 CROWNWeb and DFC Open Door Forum Newsletter for Patients on New Federal Rules Conditions for Coverage Resource - Decreasing Patient-Provider Conflict Toolkit New Conditions for Coverage - NKF/CNSW Care Planning Resource Toolkit Conditions for Coverage Impact of CROWNWeb Conditions for Coverage - New CMS Resources Water Treatment Calculators Conditions for Coverage Implementation through Survey and Certification Open Door Forum New Conditions for Coverage on Patient Assessments New Conditions for Coverage that Apply to Patient Care Technicians ESRD Conditions for Coverage Draft Interpretive Guidelines Posted CROWNWeb - Where to Find Information and Send Questions/Comments Network Website Updated for CfC, QI, and CROWNWeb New Network News Provider Newsletter Mailed
Conflict Resolution
See also Communication Patient Whisperer Web-Ex CE Credits Free Compassionate Care Webex with Contact Hours May 24, 2011 Involuntary Discharge Notification Requirements Five-Diamond Patient Safety Program Revisions to DPC Toolkit on Decreasing Dialysis Patient-Provider Conflict New Conditions Require Notification of Involuntary Discharge or Transfer Conditions for Coverage Resource - Decreasing Patient-Provider Conflict Toolkit Decreasing Dialysis Patient-Provider Conflict
Continuing (Medical) Education
See also Professional Meetings NKF SCM Abstract Deadline Extended to December 9, 2011 Palliative Care Online Seminars Begin November 3, 2011 NKF Spring Clinical Meetings May 9-13 in Washington DC Seattle Explore Transplant Training November 6 in Shoreline New Free Online CEs from American Kidney Fund Montana Explore Transplant Training September 16, 2011 Spokane Explore Transplant and New Staff Education Web Page Introduction to ASDIN Explore Transplant Portland Session June 26, 2011 Patient Whisperer Web-Ex CE Credits Free Compassionate Care Webex with Contact Hours May 24, 2011 Explore Transplant Dialysis Provider Training Starts April 17, 2011 Mid-Columbia Nephrology Conference October 16, 2011 Hands-On Practicum on Hemodialysis Access, St Louis, May 19-21, 2011 NANT Webinars on Buttonhole in January 2011 NANT Symposium March 8-10, 2011 in Las Vegas Fistulas That Work - Surgeon Training, Chicago, November 12 ANNA Audio Conference on Gastrointestinal Complaints November 9 AAMI Webinars on Hemodialysis Standards NKF Renal Education Conference October 24 in Portland Mid-Columbia Nephrology Seminar October 17 Free NANT Webinar with Contact Hours; NANT Webinar Series and March Symposium Acute Dialysis 2010 ANNA Professional Meetings October 5 and 13 ANNA Hemodialysis Workshop September 12, 2010 in Seattle Free CKD Education Benefit Seminar Online with CME/CEs NANT Seminar April 25, 2010 in Portland NKF 2010 Spring Clinical Meetings April 13-17, 2010 NHPCO Hospice Clinical Team Conference September 22-26, 2009 CME/CEU Workshop on New Washington State End-of-Life Law February 23 in Seattle ANNA Continuing Education Articles CME/CE Seminars from NKF and ANNA on Anemia and Other Topics Life Options Kidney School Offers More CE Credits AVF Cannulation Video Available for CE Credits CEs for Buttonhole Techniques for AVF Cannulation article CE Credits for Buttonhole Techniques for AVF Cannulation
2006: Fistula Cannulation Audioconference New Fistula Cannulation Articles Creating AV Fistulae in All Eligible Hemodialysis Patients Video CEs and CMEs on Caring through the End Conference Proceedings CMEs on Doctor-Patient Communication CE Credits for Life Options Kidney School Video Website with CMEs on Fistula Creation.
CROWNWeb
See also our overview pages on Information Management and Conditions for Coverage CROWNWeb Phase II Expansion and New Phase III Schedule Announced New Resource for CROWNWeb Registration CROWNWeb Phase III New CROWNWeb Links CROWNWeb Online Seminars CROWNWeb Implementation - Important CMS Announcement CROWNWeb Security Administrator Registration CROWNWeb and DFC Open Door Forum Conditions for Coverage Impact of CROWNWeb - Important Training Windows CROWNWeb - Where to Find Information and Send Questions/Comments Network Website Updated for CfC, QI, and CROWNWeb New Network News Provider Newsletter Mailed
Cultural Awareness
See also Foreign-Language Resources Haitian Culture and Clinical Care New Cultural Awareness Tool for Service Providers Working with American Indian/Alaska Native Patients
Data Coordinators
Data Forms (more info )New 2728 Release Form and Updated 2728 FAQ Notifying the Network of Lost to Follow-Up Patients New Web Portal for Information Management
Decreasing Patient-Provider Conflict
See Conflict Resolution
Diabetes
See also News Bulletins on Recalls & Warnings Emergency Preparedness Web Page Updates Free Patient Education Conference Calls on Diabetes and Communication QAPI Toolkits on Catheters, Vaccination, Diabetes, Medication Glucose Monitoring Inaccuracies with GDH-PQQ Test Strips Medicare Diabetes Coverage Brochure
Dietitians
Protein Poster NW Renal Dietitians Annual Meeting March 3-4, 2011 in Portland Emergency Preparedness Web Page Updates AAKP Annual Awards Nominations New Cultural Awareness Tool for Service Providers Working with American Indian/Alaska Native Patients March 2009 NW Renal Dietitians Conference Brochure Dietitians Conference March 2009 - Call for Posters NW Renal Dietitians 2008 Annual Meeting March 6-7 in Portland March is National Nutrition Month NKF SeizeCKD Staff Collaboration Program 2006 Annual Meeting of NW Renal Dietitians in Vancouver, Canada Nutrition Module of Kidney School Now in Print Version
DPC
See Conflict Resolution
Elabs
See Clinical Performance Measures
Emergency Preparedness
See also our Emergency Preparedness page.
FEMA Test of Emergency Alert System November 9, 2011 Immunizations Facility Disaster Preparedness Guide Corrected Disaster Preparedness Guide for Dialysis Facilities Republished New Patient Newsletter on Dialysis Adequacy Potassium Iodide Flyer Added to Network Website Webex Recordings for Emergency Managers Now Available Emergency Preparedness Web Page Updates 2011 Annual Dialysis Meeting and Disasters Meeting Emergency Manager Section Added to Network Website National Emergency Preparedness Education Week September 19-25, 2010 Get Ready for Flu Fact Sheet New CMS Document on Emergency Procedures Annual Kidney Community Emergency Resonse Coalition (KCER) Summit April 13, 2010 Five-Diamond Patient Safety Program Disaster Preparedness Information from FEMA H1N1 Vaccine Status Letter from FDA Disaster Prep Article Added to Network Website H1N1 Flu Update from CMS H1N1 Flu National Emergency Declaration Emergency Preparedness Information in 50 Languages New Cultural Awareness Tool for Service Providers Working with American Indian/Alaska Native Patients August 2009 KCER Conference on Disasters & Dialysis CDC H1N1 Swine-Flu Guidance Amended Additional H1N1 Swine Flu Resources New Network Web Page on H1N1 ("Swine") Flu Swine Flu Links How the HIPAA Privacy Rule Applies in an Emergency New Network News Provider Newsletter Mailed Coping with Trauma and Disaster What if a Disaster Happens Here? OSHA Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers Emergency Preparedness for Dialysis Facilities Pandemic Influenza The Role of the Network During an Emergency or Diasaster Situation Hurricane Relief KIWY Medical Information Form Emergency Preparedness Guides for People and for Facilities
End of Life
October 2011: Palliative Care Online Seminars Begin November 3, 2011 National Healthcare Decisions Day April 16, 2011 Patient Newsletter on Remaining Active ESRD-Specific Pain Management Protocol NHPCO Hospice Clinical Team Conference September 22-26, 2009 CME/CEU Workshop on New Washington State End-of-Life Law February 23 in Seattle Advance Directive Resources; National Healthcare Decision Day April 16, 2009 Advance Care Planning (page 2 of this link)State-of-the-Science on Improving End-of-Life Care Proceedings ANNA End-of-Life Training Modules Caring through the End Conference Proceedings CDs Summarizing 'Caring through the End' Conference Expanding Dimensions in Hospice & Palliative Care Conferences Washington End of Life Conference 2005 Washington State Hospice & Palliative Care Organization Fall Conference Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care
Foreign-Language Resources
See also the en español section of our Patient PageNew Vascular Access Poster for Patients Get Ready for Flu Fact Sheet Spanish-Language Version of Free Educational Material Order Form
Emergency Preparedness Information in 50 Languages Flu Resources in Many Languages Vaccine Information Statements in 37 Languages New Network Web Page on H1N1 ("Swine") Flu New Introductory AVF Brochure in Spanish Patient Education Materials List Updated on Network Website HIPAA Privacy Information Now in Eight Languages New NIDDK Patient Education Resources Organizations Working to Eliminate Healthcare Disparities CAHPS In-Center Hemodialysis Consumer Survey Resource Guide for Use with Hispanic Nephrology Patients
GFR
2006: NKDEP Creatinine Standardization Program Launch
Healthcare Disparities
October 2009: National Resource Center on Advancing Emergency Preparedness for Culturally Diverse Communities New Cultural Awareness Tool for Service Providers Working with American Indian/Alaska Native Patients Special Needs Plan Chronic Conditions Open Door Forum Organizations Working to Eliminate Healthcare Disparities
HIPAA
See Medical Records
Immunization
For Pandemic Influenza see Emergency Preparedness Recalls & Warnings Immunizations August is National Immunization Awareness Month Patient Newsletter on Remaining Active Five-Diamond Patient Safety Program National Influenza Vaccination Week January 10-15, 2010 Vaccine Information Statements Flu.gov and Other Resources QAPI Toolkits on Catheters, Vaccination, Diabetes, Medication Shortage of Merck Hepatitis B Vaccine CDC Recommends Pneumococcal Vaccine December 8-14 is National Influenza Vaccination Week Quick-Reference Chart on Immunization for Providers Immunization Information National Influenza Vaccination Week 2006 Influenza Vaccination for Health-Care Personnel Bulletin from CDC Healthcare Worker Influenza Immunization Toolkit 2005 Tetanus/Diphtheria Vaccinations FluMist NOT recommended for Kidney Patients or People Close to Them
Infection
For Pandemic Influenza see Emergency Preparedness Recalls & Warnings Patient Newsletter on Remaining Active Five-Diamond Patient Safety Program Resources for State Survey Guidance under New Conditions for Coverage CDC Issues MMWR on Status of MRSA in Dialysis Patients Infection Prevention and Control Best Practices for Hemodialysis Access The Importance of Washing Your Access New CDC Infection Control Guidelines Cellphones May Spread Infection
Lab Data
See Clinical Performnce Measures
Medical Records
May 2011: Proposed Changes to HIPAA Privacy Rule CMS Open Door Forums on Quality Incentive Payment and on ICD-10/5010 HIPAA Security Conference May 11-12, 2010 in Washington DC New HIPAA Web Site How the HIPAA Privacy Rule Applies in an Emergency OCR HIPAA Privacy and Security Toolkit HIPAA Privacy Rules: New Guide for Patients Free Electronic Health Records Software KIWY Medical Information Form Washington Data Breach Notification Law
Medicare
See also Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage New ESA Dosing Recommendations Medicare Diabetes Coverage Brochure Physician's Guide to Medicare Coverage of Dialysis and Transplant Medicare Diabetes Coverage Expanded for 2007 Medicare Entitlement Because of ESRD or Disability Training ProgramNew Medicare Website Medicare Learning Network
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D)
September 2011: Important Information about Medicare Part D Updated Information Packet Comparing Medicare Part D Drug Plans for 2008 Children in ESRD Eligible for Medicare Part D Drug Coverage Limited Income Subsidy Special Enrollment Period Tips for Beneficiaries to Help Cover Medicare Drug Coverage Gap Helping Homeless Clients Obtain Medicare Drug Coverage Open Door Forum on Medicare Part B and Part D Drug Provisions Reimbursement for Medicare Part D State Costs Scenarios AARP Q&A Booklet Application for Financial Help with Medicare Drug Plan Costs Conference Call for Region 10 Facilities Cost Estimator Drug Plan Finder Drug Plan Finder Video Webcast Kidney Medicare Drugs Awareness and Education Initiative Landscape of Local Plans Marketing Changes for Medicare Drug Benefit "Medicare & You 2006" Errata More Medicare Drug Coverage Tools PowerPoint Presentation Prescription Drug Plan Finder State-Specific Plans Toolkit for Healthcare Professionals Patient Mailings Social Security Information (more info )English ) (español ) (more info )
Medications
See also News Bulletins on Recalls & Warnings Medicare Drug Coverage Potassium Iodide Flyer Added to Network Website New B.Braun Heparin Recall Heparin Dosage Warning Five-Diamond Patient Safety Program FDA Drug Safety Notice on ESAs QAPI Toolkits on Catheters, Vaccination, Diabetes, Medication CellCept and Myfortic Medication Guides Epogen, Aranesp, Procrit Label Changes Outpatient Medication Baseline Renagel Patient Assistance Program Safety-Related Drug Label Changes Life Options Kidney School Alternative Remedies Module CMS Outreach Toolkit on Medicare Drug Benefit Drug Efficacy, Safety, Cost, and Interactions Websites
Mental Health
July 2009: New Cultural Awareness Tool for Service Providers Working with American Indian/Alaska Native Patients New Resource on Behavioral Contracts or Care Agreements (more into )Psychosocial Tools and Resources for Assessing Patients (more info )Managing Mental Illness in the Dialysis Treatment Environment: A Team Approach
Network Resources
August 2011: July Edition of Network Provider Newsletter Feedback Wanted on NWRN Website Network Newsletter for Providers 2009 Network Annual Report Posted 2000-2008 Network Annual Reports Restored New Network Web Page on H1N1 ("Swine") Flu Network Annual Report for 2007 New Network News Provider Newsletter Mailed
Nurses
ANNA Continuing Education Articles Nephrology Nurses Week September 11-17, 2011 Acute Dialysis 2010 ANNA Professional Meetings October 5 and 13 AAKP Annual Awards Nominations NHPCO Hospice Clinical Team Conference September 22-26, 2009 New Cultural Awareness Tool for Service Providers Working with American Indian/Alaska Native Patients Can I Refuse My Nurse or Technician? (see page 4 of this link)NKF SeizeCKD Staff Collaboration Program Fistula Cannulation Audioconference ANNA Nephrology Nurses Week and ANNA/RPA ESRD Education Week Katrina Grants New edition of ANNA Nephrology Nursing Standards of Practice CNN/CDN/CCHT Exam Changes ANNA PD Nurse Resource Guide
Pandemic Influenza
See Emergency Preparedness
Patient Assessment
See Social Workers
Patient Care Technicians
December 2010: NANT Webinars on Buttonhole in January 2011 NANT Symposium March 8-10, 2011 in Las Vegas AAMI Webinars on Hemodialysis Standards Free NANT Webinar with Contact Hours; NANT Webinar Series and March Symposium Acute Dialysis 2010 ANNA Professional Meetings October 5 and 13 Revised Survey Guidance on Conditions for Coverage Survey Specs for PCTs under new Conditions for Coverage AAKP Annual Awards Nominations NANT Seminar April 25, 2010 in Portland CfC and PCT Website Updates New Cultural Awareness Tool for Service Providers Working with American Indian/Alaska Native Patients New Conditions for Coverage that Apply to Patient Care Technicians NKF SeizeCKD Staff Collaboration Program May 2007 BONENT Technician Certification Exam near Tacoma Can I Refuse My Nurse or Technician? (see page 4 of this link)Fistula Cannulation Audioconference Katrina Grants NANT Conference in Boise September 2005 Tacoma CHT Exam in October 2005 Hearing on Delegation Rules for Dialysis Technicians in Montana NANT National Symposium: Dialysis Professionals Partner to Embrace the Future Oregon NANT Chapter's Last Chance Sunday, May 2005 BONENT Web-Based CHT Practice Exam
Patient Education
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info )For Patients and Fistula First pagesNKF Brochures on Anemia, CKD, Cookbooks, Coping, Diabetes, Diet, Dining Out, Enuresis, Exercise, Heart Health, Hypertension, Infection, Kidney Chemistry, Nutrition, Patient's Rights, PKD, Rehabilitation, Reuse, Transplants, Treatment Options, Urinalysis MATCH-D Treatment Option Algorithm for Home Dialysis Dialysis Patients Share Their Stories on new NKF Video New Document on Self-Care for Caregivers Updated Patient Education Materials Catalog Free Patient Education Conference Calls on Diabetes and Communication Free Patient Education Conference Calls on Diabetes and Communication Diabetes Patients: NKF Educational Conference Calls Free CKD Education Benefit Seminar Online with CME/CEs Resources on Patient Adherence Spanish-Language Version of Free Educational Material Order Form
Free Anemia Education Conference Call November 4, 2009 H1N1 (Swine) Flu Tutorial from NIH MedlinePlus NKF Coffee House Conversation on Emergency Preparedness September 15, 2009 Free HealthLine Educational Session on Protein and Sodium July 29, 2009 Free AAKP HealthLine Patient Education on Vitamin D New Network Web Page on H1N1 ("Swine") Flu Advance Directive Resources; National Healthcare Decision Day April 16, 2009 Free HealthLine Teleconference on Transplantation 101 Patient Education Materials List Updated on Network Website Newsletter for Patients on New Federal Rules and Helpful Things to Know CMS Open Door Forum on CKD Patient Education Coverage AAKP HealthLine Programs on Treatment Options and Anemia HIPAA Privacy Information Now in Eight Languages New Web Page on Patient Education Materials and New Web Portal for Patients New NIDDK Patient Education Resources NKF 2008 Patient Education Symposium March 16 at Portland Airport Network Consumer News in new format"Home Dialysis: Your Life, Your Hope, Your Choice" DVD from MEI Hope Street NKF Patient Education and Empowerment Program Helping Patients Understand Home Options (page 3 of this link)Renal Support Network Launches KidneyTimes Online Library Free Educational Materials for National Kidney Month from Life Options and Kidney School Free NIDDK Educational Materials Patient Fistula Educational Materials Index ANNA National Symposium on Partnering with Patients in Self-Management Life Options Fact Sheets on Access, Adequacy, Anemia, Communication, Depression, Dialysis, Exercise, Fluids, Rehab, RLS, Skin/Hair, Travel
Physicians
July 2011: New Medical Director Toolkit on Vascular Access, and Nephrology Clinician Agreement AAKP Annual Awards Nominations NHPCO Hospice Clinical Team Conference September 22-26, 2009 New Cultural Awareness Tool for Service Providers Working with American Indian/Alaska Native Patients Interim Report on Mailing of Incident-Patient AVF Rates Physician's Guide to Medicare Coverage of Dialysis and Transplant AVF Rates and Early Referral Rates from Medical Evidence Forms CMEs on Doctor-Patient Communication Conducting Rounds by Telephone Video Website with CMEs on Fistula Creation.
Professional Meetings
See also Continuing (Medical) Education NKF SCM Abstract Deadline Extended to December 9, 2011 VASA Symposium May 9-11, 2012 Palliative Care Online Seminars Begin November 3, 2011 NKF Spring Clinical Meetings May 9-13 in Washington DC Seattle Explore Transplant Training November 6 in Shoreline Fistula Construction and Management for Surgeons, Atlanta, December 2, 2011 Acute Dialysis Workshop October 4 & 10, 2011 in Seattle Montana Explore Transplant Training September 16, 2011 2011 RFRN Workshop September 21-23, 2011 in Leavenworth WA Spokane Explore Transplant and New Staff Education Web Page Introduction to ASDIN 2011 Mid-Columbia Nephrology Seminar October 16, 2011 Explore Transplant Portland Session June 26, 2011 Explore Transplant Dialysis Provider Training Starts April 17, 2011 Mid-Columbia Nephrology Conference October 16, 2011 Hands-On Practicum on HD Access, St Louis, May 19-21, 2011 NW Renal Dietitians Annual Meeting March 3-4, 2011 in Portland Vascular Access Society 2011 Congress in May in Istanbul NN&I Webinar on Electronic Health Records NKF Spring Clinical Meetings in Las Vegas in April 2011 NANT Webinars on Buttonhole in January 2011 ANNA Webinars on "Save the Vein" and GI Inflammation in January and February 2011 ANNA PD Workshop in April 2011 in Seattle Renal Update 2011 February 3-4 in Lynnwood, WA 2011 Annual Dialysis Meeting and Disasters Meeting NANT Symposium March 8-10, 2011 in Las Vegas Fistulas That Work - Surgeon Training, Chicago, November 12 ANNA Audio Conference on Gastrointestinal Complaints November 9 AAMI Webinars on Hemodialysis Standards NKF Renal Education Conference October 24 in Portland Mid-Columbia Nephrology Seminar October 17 Free NANT Webinar with Contact Hours; NANT Webinar Series and March Symposium Acute Dialysis 2010 ANNA Professional Meetings October 5 and 13 ANNA Hemodialysis Workshop September 12, 2010 in Seattle HIPAA Security Conference May 11-12, 2010 in Washington DC NANT Seminar April 25, 2010 in Portland CNSW Spring 2010 Educational Symposium April 22 in Issaquah WA Annual Kidney Community Emergency Resonse Coalition (KCER) Summit April 13, 2010 NKF 2010 Spring Clinical Meetings April 13-17, 2010 International Meeting on Angioaccess for Hemodialysis June 14-16, 2010 CNSW-NW Educational Symposium October 9, 2009 in Issaquah WA Renal Financial Resources Network Workshop September 16-18, 2009 NHPCO Hospice Clinical Team Conference September 22-26, 2009 AAKP Seeks Nominations for Board of Directors CME/CEU Workshop on New Washington State End-of-Life Law February 23 in Seattle March 2009 NW Renal Dietitians Conference Brochure Dietitians Conference March 2009 - Call for Posters Pediatric Renal Symposium in Kentucky in September NW Renal Dietitians 2008 Annual Meeting March 6-7 in Portland Cincinnati Vascular Access Symposium September 28-29, 2007 Dimensions in Dialysis October 16-17, 2007 Mid-Columbia Nephrology Conference November 4, 2007 NKF SeizeCKD Staff Collaboration Program 2006 Annual Meeting of NW Renal Dietitians in Vancouver, Canada UNOS Transplant Management Forum, April 2006 A Team Approach to Managing Bone Disease in CKD Stage 5 Seminar March 16, 2006 NANT Conference in Boise September 17-18, 2005 Renal Financial Resources Network September Meeting Washington End of Life Conference 2005 Washington State Hospice & Palliative Care Organization Fall Conference NANT National Symposium: Dialysis Professionals Partner to Embrace the Future Expanding Dimensions in Hospice & Palliative Care Conferences Oregon NANT Chapter's Last Chance Sunday on May 22, 2005 Nephrology Social Workers Meeting May 20, 2005
Quality
See our overview page on Quality Improvement (more info )Safety , Water Quality , Healthcare Disparities , Conditions for Coverage Technical Assistance that the Network Provides QI Online Seminar Handouts Available Online Seminars Posted for Network Quality Improvement Projects Network Goals for 2011-2012 2010-2011 Network QI Program and AVF Rates DFR and DFC Explained Overview of 2010-2011 Network Quality Improvement Projects AVF and hgb QI Educational Presentations Quality Conference March 16, 2011 2009 ELabs Final Report and Comparison Tools New Buttonhole Articles and QI Web Page Updates Online Quality Improvement Presentations on AVF and hgb DFR Summary 2010 Added to Website Updated Network Web Pages on Network Goals and Technical Assistance Five-Diamond Patient Safety Program Open Door Forum on New Clinical Performance Measures Facility Participation in Network QI Projects ESRD-Specific Pain Management Protocol Lab Data Report on National CPM Status and Trends QAPI Tools Mailed to Network Nurse Managers Fishbone Diagram Template Added to Network Website QAPI Toolkits on Catheters, Vaccination, Diabetes, Medication Summary of 2008-09 Network QI Projects QAPI (Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement) Resources 2007 Clinical Performance Measures Network Website Updated for CfC, QI, and CROWNWeb New Web Portal for Quality Improvement Resources on Health-Related Quality of Life Measures (Network 18)NKF Needs Volunteers to Develop Quality of Life Assessment Tool Conferences on Empowering Patients to Overcome Barriers to Adherence Beyond the Body: Quality of Life Indicators (page 6 of this link)CAHPS In-Center Hemodialysis Consumer Survey CKD Best Practice Newsletter
Recalls and Warnings
See News Bulletins on Recalls & Warnings
Regulations
See also <#cfc>Conditions for CoverageWashington State Only: New HCA Drug Administration Rules
Rehabilitation
February 2011: Vocational Rehabilitation Toolkit Update 2009 Vocational Rehabilitation Toolkit<> 2008 Vocational Rehabilitation Toolkit Vocational Rehabilitation Website Resources (Network 18)Resources on Health-Related Quality of Life Measures (Network 18)Vocational Rehabilitation Toolkit (more info )Guidelines for Assessment & Referral to Vocational Rehabilitation (page 4 of this link)State Vocational Rehabilitation Offices
Safety
See also News Bulletins on Recalls & Warnings Technical Assistance that the Network Provides Free Safety Webex with Contact Hours May 5 Five-Diamond Patient Safety Program CDC National Healthcare Safety Network National Patient Safety Awareness Week March 4-10 Survey on Medical Errors in Hemodialysis Monitoring Your Dialysis Water Treatment System Access Visibility Alert Safety-Related Drug Label Changes AHRQ Online Clearinghouse for Patient Safety Resources Focus on... Falls Prevention Keeping Access Visible During Dialysis Risk of Catastrophic Hemorrhage from Dislodged Dialysis Needle or Catheter Those Who Transport Dialysis Patients
Site Planning
Social Workers
See also our overview Social Workers pageRehabilitation , Cultural Awareness Notifying the Network of Lost to Follow-Up Patients National Healthcare Decisions Day April 16, 2011 New Document on Self-Care for Caregivers New MEI Booklet on KDQOL–36 Vocational Rehabilitation Toolkit Update Psychosocial Tools Web Page Updated AAKP Annual Awards Nominations CNSW Spring 2010 Educational Symposium April 22 in Issaquah WA Involuntary Discharge Notification Requirements Resources on Patient Adherence The Impact on Patients of Proposed Dialysis Services Bundling CNSW-NW Educational Symposium October 9, 2009 in Issaquah WA NHPCO Hospice Clinical Team Conference September 22-26, 2009 NKF to Certify Nephrology Social Workers Revision to Dialysis Survey MAT (Measures Assessment Tool) Resources for State Survey Guidance under New Conditions for Coverage
Advance Directive Resources; National Healthcare Decision Day April 16, 2009 2008 Vocational Rehabilitation Toolkit KDQOL-36 Webinar and Slides Now Archived Online New Overview Web Page for Social Workers CNSW Webinar on KDQOL-36 Scheduled for December 10, 2008 Conditions for Coverage Resource - Decreasing Patient-Provider Conflict Toolkit New Conditions for Coverage - NKF/CNSW Care Planning Resource Toolkit New Conditions for Coverage on Patient Assessments New Network News Provider Newsletter on Patient Assessment HIPAA Privacy Information Now in Eight Languages National Healthcare Decisions Day April 16, 2008 Vocational Rehabilitation Website Resources (Network 18)Resources on Health-Related Quality of Life Measures (Network 18)New Network Grievance/Complaint Package and Facility Posters (more info )New Resource on Behavioral Contracts or Care Agreements (more into )Can I Refuse My Nurse or Technician? (see page 4 of this link)Psychosocial Tools and Resources for Assessing Patients (more info )March is Social Work Month NKF SeizeCKD Staff Collaboration Program Conference Calls to Debrief on Hurricanes AKF Hurricane Relief Grants Financial Assistance from the Healthwell Foundation Renal Financial Resources Network September Meeting Nephrology Social Workers Meeting May 20, 2005 Professional Advocate Newsletter
Survey and Certification
See also our overview page on Conditions for Coverage New Version of Survey MAT New Measures Assessment Tool (MAT 1.8) for Surveys New Dialysis Facility Surveys FAQ List from CMS Facility Survey MAT Updates Washington State Only: New HCA Drug Administration Rules Revised Survey Guidance on Conditions for Coverage Survey Specs for PCTs under new Conditions for Coverage State Survey Expectations Documents for Dialysis Facilities Updated Life Safety Code Survey Phase-In Schedule Revised Facility Survey MAT FAQs on Survey & Certification under New Conditions for Coverage Revision to Dialysis Survey MAT (Measures Assessment Tool) Network AVF Rate Reaches 64% Resources for State Survey Guidance under New Conditions for Coverage
Conditions for Coverage Implementation through Survey and Certification Open Door Forum ESRD Conditions for Coverage Draft Interpretive Guidelines Posted
Survival
November 2008: Open Door Forum on DFC Anemia and Survival
Technicians
See Patient Care Technicians
Transplants
See also News Bulletins on Recalls & Warnings Seattle Explore Transplant Training November 6 in Shoreline UNOS Policy Proposals; Comment Due by December 23, 2011 Montana Explore Transplant Training September 16, 2011 Spokane Explore Transplant and New Staff Education Web Page Explore Transplant Portland Session June 26, 2011 Explore Transplant Dialysis Provider Training Starts April 17, 2011 UNOS Proposals for Public Comment Before June 10, 2011 Public Comment Sought on UNOS Proposals Comments Requested on Transplant Policy Changes Paired Donation Transplant Pilot Program Beginning Updated Network Web Page on Transplant Selection Criteria Proposed Transplant Policy Changes New UNOS Policy Change Proposal for Public Comment Public Comment Requested on UNOS Policy Change UNOS HTLV-Testing Policy-Change Proposal Public-Comment Sought Immunosuppressant Labeling Changes Comments on Proposed UNOS Policy Change Due by September 14, 2009 New Web Page Summarizing Transplant Selection Criteria Proposed Transplant Policy Changes Medicare-Approved Transplant Programs "Paired Donations" Declared Legal Timely Assessment & Appropriate Transplant Referral (page 7 of this link)New UNOS Phone Line for Reporting Safety Issues and Policy Violations Transplant Center Compliance and Conditions-of-Participation Forum UNOS Transplant Management Forum, April 2006 Transplant Center and OPO Conditions for Participation Comments Published Living Donor Transplant Video Transplant Review and Resources
Volunteering
September 2011: New Patient Newsletter on Dialysis Adequacy AAKP Annual Awards Nominations AAKP Seeks Nominations for Board of Directors NKF Seeks Staff Volunteers for March 2008 Oregon KEEP Screenings
Water Quality
Network "Water Manual" (Monitoring Your Dialysis Water Treatment System )AAMI Webinars on Hemodialysis Standards New Link to AAMI Special Considerations for Acute and Home Dialysis Resources for State Survey Guidance under New Conditions for Coverage Water Treatment Calculators Sample Letter to Water Utility Monitoring Your Dialysis Water Treatment System
Topic Resources
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