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Northwest Renal Network News Bulletin Topic Index Archive

18 Aug 2004	Topic Index for NWRN Bulletins
For Patients
	MORE RECENT PATIENT BULLETINS
17 Dec 2010	Updated Patient Education Materials Catalog
18 Oct 2010	Kidney Research Institute Open House October 20
12 Oct 2010	Comments Requested on Transplant Policy Changes
11 Oct 2010	NKF Authors Luncheon November 13 in Portland
7 Oct 2010	Paired Donation Transplant Pilot Program Beginning
14 Sep 2010	Patients: Impact of New Medicare Billing Process
13 Sep 2010	Free Patient Education Conference Calls on Diabetes and Communication
10 Sep 2010	New Patient Newsletter on Coping
10 Sep 2010	National Emergency Preparedness Education Week September 19-25
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
8 Jun 2009	Free AAKP HealthLine Patient Education on Vitamin D
8 Jun 2009	Nominations for Extraordinary-Service Awards at AAKP Annual Convention
4 May 2009	Additional H1N1 Swine Flu Resources
30 Apr 2009	New Network Web Page on H1N1 ("Swine") Flu
30 Apr 2009	Webcast Today on H1N1 flu featuring Secretaries Sebelius and Napolitano & Dr. Besser
27 Apr 2009	Swine Flu Links
21 Apr 2009	CDC Recommends Pneumococcal Vaccine
1 Apr 2009	Summary of 2008-09 Network Quality Improvement Projects
31 Mar 2009	New AVF Brochures
31 Mar 2009	ID Cards for Patients Using Buttonhole Cannulation
30 Mar 2009	Patient Newsletter on Emergency Preparedness
20 Mar 2009	Advance Directive Resources; National Healthcare Decision Day April 16, 2009
18 Mar 2009	Free HealthLine Teleconference on Transplantation 101
18 Mar 2009	March Is National Kidney Month
3 Mar 2009	AAKP Seeks Nominations for Board of Directors
16 Feb 2009	CellCept and Myfortic Medication Guides
2 Feb 2009	New Patient Newsletter on Voicing Concerns
24 Jan 2009	New Conditions Require Notification of Involuntary Discharge and Transfer
13 Jan 2009	NKF Patient Education Symposium in Portland in March
30 Dec 2008	Patient Education Materials List Updated on Network Website
8 Dec 2008	New Indexing Strategy for Patient and Staff News Bulletins
5 Dec 2008	December 8-14, 2008 Is National Influenza Vaccination Week
21 Nov 2008	Dialysis Facility Compare Revisions
6 Nov 2008	Newsletter for Patients on New Federal Rules and Helpful Things to Know
6 Nov 2008	Revised Web Page on Patients' Rights
4 Nov 2008	Patients: Your Role in Fistula Cannulation
31 Oct 2008	CMS Open Door Forum on CKD Patient Education Coverage
23 Oct 2008	Patient Disaster Info - Getting Prescriptions and Medical Care
22 Sep 2008	HIPAA Privacy Rules: New Guides for Patients and Providers
9 Sep 2008	Special Needs Plan Chronic Conditions Open Door Forum
26 Aug 2008	CMS Meetings on ESRD Network Redesign
13 Aug 2008	New Issue of Network Consumer News on Depression
13 Aug 2008	Patient Advisory Commitee Recommends Website Resources for Patients
7 Aug 2008	Patient Disaster Preparation Updates
7 Aug 2008	State Survey Agency Contacts Revised
23 Jul 2008	2007 Network Annual Report
11 Jul 2008	Free RSN Seattle Regional Patient Lifestyle Meeting in Seattle Area August 17
24 Jun 2008	AAKP Annual Convention in DC in August 28-31, 2008
18 Jun 2008	AAKP Patient Survey on Treatment Option Education Due by July 2
23 May 2008	HIPAA Privacy Information Now in Eight Languages
23 May 2008	AAKP HealthLine Programs on Treatment Options and Anemia
11 Apr 2008	New Handouts on Coping with Trauma and Disasters Added to Website
26 Mar 2008	New Web Page on Patient Education Materials, and New Web Portals for Patients, QI, and Data Forms
26 Mar 2008	AAKP HealthLine Free Conference Call on Meal Planning April 17
26 Mar 2008	National Healthcare Decisions Day Poster Revised
20 Mar 2008	National Healthcare Decisions Day April 16
15 Feb 2008	NKF Patient Education Symposium Registration
15 Feb 2008	New Network Consumer News Patient Newsletter
15 Feb 2008	New NIDDK Patient Education Resources
2 Feb 2008	World Kidney Day March 13
2 Feb 2008	NKF Seeks Patient and Staff Volunteers for March Oregon KEEP Screenings
2 Feb 2008	Two KEEP Screenings for CKD in Oregon in March
31 Jan 2008	Renal Support Network Teen Proms
29 Jan 2008	NKF 2008 Patient Education Symposium March 16 at Portland Airport
16 Jan 2008	Organizations Working to Eliminate Healthcare Disparities
20 Dec 2007	AVF Documents Updated
7 Dec 2007	Transplant Issue of Patient Newsletter with New Format
30 Nov 2007	NKF Needs Volunteers to Develop Quality of Life Assessment Tool
25 Nov 2007	Updated Information Packet Comparing Medicare Part D Drug Plans
25 Oct 2007	New Vocational Rehabilitation Toolkit
22 Oct 2007	Consumer News Fall 2007 Issue
22 Oct 2007	New Network Grievance/Complaint Package and Facility Posters
22 Oct 2007	DVD on "Home Dialysis: Your Life, Your Hope, Your Choice" from MEI
16 Oct 2007	Renal Support Network Free Patient-to-Patient HOPEline
16 Oct 2007	Family Health & Kidney Expo in Seattle October 27
9 Oct 2007	New Fistula First Website Includes Section for Patients
5 Oct 2007	Medicare-Approved Transplant Programs
31 Jul 2007	2006 Network Annual Report
26 Jul 2007	Renal Support Network National Patient Meeting September 27-29
26 Jul 2007	AAKP Annual Convention August 30-September 2
22 May 2007	May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
22 May 2007	NKF Checklist for Evaluating Long-Term Residential Care for CKD Patients
4 May 2007	KidneyTalk Online Audio Talks from RSN
4 May 2007	New Anemia Brochure from AAKP
4 May 2007	"Diet Tips & Bits" Online Newsletter from AAKP
23 Apr 2007	April Is Organ Donor Month
23 Apr 2007	"Paired Donations" Declared Legal
28 Mar 2007	New Network Emergency Preparedness Web Page
23 Mar 2007	Renal Support Network launches KidneyTimes Online Kidney Library
21 Mar 2007	Hope Street: NKF Patient Empowerment Project Seeks Volunteers
21 Mar 2007	March is National Kidney Month
19 Mar 2007	March is National Nutrition Month
26 Feb 2007	National Patient Safety Awareness Week March 4-10
7 Jan 2007	Consumer News Patient Newsletter New Edition
7 Jan 2007	Patients Educating Patients & Professionals (PEPP) Seeking Speakers
29 Nov 2006	Medicare Diabetes Coverage Expanded for 2007
20 Nov 2006	Medicare Part D Beneficiary Drug Coverage 2007 Open Enrollment
20 Nov 2006	Index of Fistula Resources for Patients Updated
16 Nov 2006	National Influenza Vaccination Week Promotes Patient and Provider Awareness
16 Nov 2006	Medicare Ombudsman Website and Brochure
23 Oct 2006	New Medicare Drug Coverage Tools For Medicare Beneficiaries
23 Oct 2006	CDC/NKF Program for CKD screening
5 Oct 2006	2006 Family Health and Kidney Expo
5 Oct 2006	New Website Encouraging Kidney Donation
3 Oct 2006	Patient Education Materials for 2006-7 Flu Season
3 Oct 2006	Medicare-Medicaid Relationship Brochure Revised
31 Aug 2006	UNOS Transplant Policy Change Proposals
28 Aug 2006	Tips for Beneficiaries to Help Cover Medicare Drug Coverage Gap
4 Aug 2006	Medicare Basics: A Guide for Families and Friends of People with Medicare
4 Aug 2006	American Association of Kidney Patients Annual Convention
23 Jun 2006	Index of Useful Patient Education Materials on Fistulas
23 Jun 2006	Home Dialysis Central Articles on Self-Cannulation and Coverage
23 May 2006	UNOS Solicits Public Comment on Proposed Transplant Policy Changes
31 Mar 2006	Updated CMS Bulletins on ESRD and Medicare
28 Mar 2006	Updated Grievance Procedure Materials Mailed to Facilities
14 Mar 2006	Free Educational Materials for National Kidney Month from Life Options and Kidney School
8 Mar 2006	Medicare Prescription Drug Phone Scam
7 Mar 2006	Spanish Version of NIH National Kidney Disease Education Program
7 Mar 2006	Helping Homeless Clients with Medicare Drug Coverage
7 Mar 2006	A National Conversation - Friends and Family First
2 Feb 2006	Avian Flu Summary from Consumer Reports
27 Jan 2006	First Medicare Ombudsman's Open Door Forum Meeting
19 Jan 2006	Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman Open Door Forum
17 Jan 2006	Medicare Drug Coverage Copayment Help from Healthwell Foundation
12 Jan 2006	Understanding Your Peritoneal Dialysis Options Brochure
12 Jan 2006	Pandemic Influenza Planning Guide for Individuals and Families
12 Jan 2006	Color Poster on Foot Care for People with Diabetes
15 Dec 2005	New Medicare Website
7 Dec 2005	Kidney Medicare Drugs Awareness and Education Initiative
7 Dec 2005	Financial Assistance from the Healthwell Foundation
5 Dec 2005	Home Dialysis Central Newsletter
5 Dec 2005	HHS Website on Avian and Pandemic Flu
21 Nov 2005	More Medicare Drug Coverage Resources
17 Nov 2005	KIWY Medical Information Form
9 Nov 2005	AAKP Brochures Now in Spanish
27 Oct 2005	Medicare Drug Coverage Plan Finder and Landscape
20 Oct 2005	More Medicare Drug Coverage Tools
18 Oct 2005	Flu Shot Priority Expires October 24
13 Oct 2005	AAKP Grants for Patients Affected by Hurricane Katrina
13 Oct 2005	Medicare Drug Coverage and Preventing Identity Theft
6 Oct 2005	"Medicare & You 2006" Errata on Drug Coverage Plans
3 Oct 2005	More Medicare Drug Coverage Tools
9 Sep 2005	Hurricane Katrina Updates
9 Sep 2005	Access Visibility Alert
9 Sep 2005	Decreasing Dialysis Patient-Provider Conflict
17 Aug 2005	Application for Financial Help with Medicare Drug Plan Costs
17 Aug 2005	TRIO Softball Game near Seattle September 10
17 Aug 2005	Family Health & Kidney Expo October 29 in Seattle
17 Aug 2005	Buttonhole Brochure for Patients Now in Russian
19 July 2005	Research Volunteer Brochure
19 July 2005	National Kidney Disease Education Program Family Reunion Initiative
19 July 2005	Advance Directives Update
7 July 2005	New Medicare Drug Coverage Quick Fact Sheets on Medlearn Matters
7 July 2005	Improved Renagel Assistance Program Patient Applications
17 June 2005	Transplant Edition of Consumer News
10 June 2005	CMEs on Doctor-Patient Communication
26 May 2005	Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Patient Mailings
16 May 2005	Staff and Patient Resources - Cannulation, Palliative Care, Fact Sheets, Patient Safety, Transplant Video, and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit
28 Apr 2005	Free NKF Conference Call Series for Transplant Recipients
28 Apr 2005	OPTN/UNOS Requesting Comments on Proposed Recipient-Donor Website and on Solicitation
28 Apr 2005	New Resources on Our Fistula First Webpage
26 Apr 2005	Pending Federal Legislation: Kidney Care Quality and Improvement Act of 2005
20 Apr 2005	PKD Conference in Anaheim June 25-26
20 Apr 2005	NKC African American Kidney Health Conference May 7
20 Apr 2005	Transplant Recipients 2005 Rebirthday Party May 1
13 Apr 2005	Home Dialysis Central Describes the Health Care System for Dialysis in the US
13 Apr 2005	June 26 'Finding Your Strength' Seminar for CKD Patients
13 Apr 2005	World Transplant Games in July
30 Mar 2005	Advance Directives Summary
29 Mar 2005	Table of General Information on NWRN Transplant Centers
29 Mar 2005	April is Donor Awareness Month
1 Mar 2005	Life Options Kidney School Alternative Remedies Module
1 Mar 2005	Transplant Review and Resources
14 Feb 2005	Tetanus/Diphtheria Vaccinations
26 Jan 2005	CMS Open Door Forum on Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit and Medicare Advantage Program
24 Jan 2005	Risk of Catastrophic Hemorrhage from Dislodged Dialysis Needle or Catheter
24 Jan 2005	Drug Efficacy, Safety, Cost, and Interactions Websites
20 Jan 2005	Hearing on Delegation Rules for Dialysis Technicians in Montana
14 Jan 2005	Keeping Access Visible During Dialysis
14 Jan 2005	Those Who Transport Dialysis Patients
20 Dec 2004	New ANNA Documents - Travel for PD Patients - Transplantation
15 Nov 2004	Review of National Cadaveric Organ Allocation System
25 Oct 2004	New Index of Information for Patients
25 Oct 2004	FluMist NOT recommended for Kidney Patients or People Close to Them
21 Oct 2004	Flu Shots
21 Oct 2004	Nutrition Module of Kidney School Now in Print Version
16 Sep 2004	Diabetic Foot Care
10 Sep 2004	Emergency Preparedness Guide for People on Dialysis, in English and Spanish
24 Aug 2004	Vascular Access Article in English and Spanish for Patients
19 Aug 2004	New Access Tools
18 Aug 2004	Patient Privacy and HIPAA
23 Jul 2004	2003 Network Annual Report
20 Jul 2004	Home Dialysis Central Website
18 Jun 2004	Patient Education Resources on New NIH website
10 Jun 2004	CMS Initiative to Increase Fistula Use
4 Jun 2004	NIH National Kidney Disease Education Program
10 May 2004	CAHPS Survey on Patient Experience of Care
10 May 2004	Dialysis Facility Compare Evaluation
6 May 2004	Drug Discount Cards
28 Apr 2004	Kidney Health Conference May 1st
20 Apr 2004	New AAKP Transplant Newsletter
15 Apr 2004	Spanish-Language Resources for Patient Education
15 Apr 2004	State Vocational Rehabilitation Offices
14 Apr 2004	Printed Life Options Kidney School Modules
17 Mar 2004	New Patient Newsletter
17 Mar 2004	Free CKD Help Line in Spanish
2 Mar 2004	WA-OR Transplant Games Team Meeting
27 Feb 2004	Patients' Rights and Responsibilities - NKF and Kidney School
27 Feb 2004	Medicare Drug Act Information
12 Feb 2004	Free Diabetes Newsletter and Patient Education Brochures
15 Jan 2004	AHRQ Reports
9 Jan 2004	Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Cards
19 Nov 2003	Four Patient Resources
17 Nov 2003	Heart Health, Blood Pressure, and Fluids Module of Life Options Kidney School
14 Nov 2003	Emergency Preparedness Guides for People and for Facilities
	EARLIER BULLETINS
For Providers
	MORE RECENT PROVIDER BULLETINS
18 Nov 2010	AVF Progress Updates
9 Nov 2010	September Patient Census
9 Nov 2010	September AVF Rates
12 Oct 2010	Comments Requested on Transplant Policy Changes
4 Oct 2010	CROWNWeb Phase III
30 Sep 2010	Washington State Only: New HCA Drug Administration Rules
22 Sep 2010	AVF Progress
20 Sep 2010	Open Door Forum on HIPAA 5010
10 Sep 2010	National Emergency Preparedness Education Week September 19-25
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
17 Jun 2009	August 2009 KCER Conference on Disasters & Dialysis
28 May 2009	December 2008 Fistula First Results
11 May 2009	CDC H1N1 Swine-Flu Guidance Amended
7 May 2009	March 2009 Modality Reports
4 May 2009	Additional H1N1 Swine Flu Resources
30 Apr 2009	New Network Web Page on H1N1 ("Swine") Flu
13 Apr 2009	Revision to Dialysis Survey MAT (Measures Assessment Tool)
31 Mar 2009	Network AVF Rate Reaches 64%
25 Mar 2009	Resources for State Survey Guidance under New Conditions for Coverage
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
17 Feb 2009	Life Safety Code Component of Conditions for Coverage
11 Feb 2009	New HIPAA Web Site
9 Feb 2009	Network Prevalent-Patient AVF Rate Finishes December at 63.9%
9 Feb 2009	December 2008 Modality Reports Show 4.3% Annual Growth
24 Jan 2009	New Conditions Require Notification of Involuntary Discharge and Transfer
16 Jan 2009	CROWNWeb Implementation - Important CMS Announcement
20 Dec 2008	How the HIPAA Privacy Rule Applies in an Emergency
20 Dec 2008	HIPAA Privacy and Security Toolkit
5 Dec 2008	December 8-14, 2008 Is National Influenza Vaccination Week
2 Dec 2008	Quick-Reference Chart on Immunization for Providers
26 Nov 2008	CROWNWeb Security Administrator Registration
25 Nov 2008	Waivers and Extensions on Conditions for Coverage
21 Nov 2008	Dialysis Facility Compare Revisions
6 Nov 2008	CROWNWeb and DFC Open Door Forum November 19
29 Oct 2008	September 2008 Modality Reports
21 Oct 2008	New Conditions for Coverage: NKF/CNSW Care Planning Resource Toolkit
10 Oct 2008	Conditions for Coverage Impact of CROWNWeb - Important Training Windows
3 Oct 2008	Conditions for Coverage - New CMS Resources
24 Sep 2008	Congratulations Network Providers - CMS Recognizes Highest AV Fistula Rates
22 Sep 2008	HIPAA Privacy Rules: New Guides for Patients and Providers
15 Sep 2008	Water Treatment Calculators
10 Sep 2008	Conditions for Coverage Implementation through Survey and Certification Open Door Forum
9 Sep 2008	Special Needs Plan Chronic Conditions Open Door Forum
27 Aug 2008	New Conditions for Coverage on Patient Assessments
27 Aug 2008	New Conditions for Coverage That Apply to Patient Care Technicians
26 Aug 2008	CMS Meetings on ESRD Network Redesign
15 Aug 2008	June AVF Rate Increases to 62.7%
15 Aug 2008	2007 CPM Results
11 Aug 2008	ESRD Conditions for Coverage Draft Interpretive Guidelines Posted
7 Aug 2008	June 2008 Modality Reports
25 Jul 2008	2008 Dialysis Facility Reports
23 Jul 2008	2007 Network Annual Report
15 Jul 2008	CROWNWeb - Where to find information and send questions/comments
14 Jul 2008	Fistula First Updates
11 Jul 2008	Network Website Updated for CfC, QI and CROWNWeb
2 Jul 2008	New Network News Provider Newsletter Mailed
27 May 2008	CMS Letter to Facilities regarding CROWNWeb Requirements Effective February 1, 2009
22 May 2008	Online Seminar on Psychosocial Aspects of New Conditions for Coverage
21 May 2008	March 2008 AVF Rate Reaches 62.0%
21 May 2008	March 2008 Modality Report Available
14 May 2008	Opportunity to Query CMS about New Conditions for Coverage
9 Apr 2008	Dialysis Conditions for Coverage Final Rule and April 17 Open Door Forum
20 Mar 2008	National Healthcare Decisions Day April 16
5 Mar 2008	December AVF Rate Falls Short of 64% Goal
5 Mar 2008	December Modality Reports Show 4.8% Growth
19 Feb 2008	Proposed Transplant Policy Changes Comments Due April 30
5 Feb 2008	New Conditions of Coverage Delayed One Year
20 Dec 2007	October AVF rate reaches 62%
16 Nov 2007	Network Prevalent-Patient AVF Rate Up, Incident-Patient Rate Remains Low
16 Nov 2007	Interim Report on Mailing of Incident-Patient AVF Rates
14 Nov 2007	UNOS Requests Public Comment Before December 21, 2007
31 Oct 2007	State Survey Guidelines Comment Period Extended to November 16, 2007
22 Oct 2007	New Network Grievance/Complaint Package and Facility Posters
13 Oct 2007	Public Comment Sought on New State Survey Guidelines for Dialysis Facilities
13 Oct 2007	Possible Dialysis Facility Report Comorbidity Table Errors
9 Oct 2007	Network AVF Rate Continues to Creep Upward
5 Oct 2007	Medicare-Approved Transplant Programs
5 Oct 2007	Transplant Conditions of Participation Open Door Forum
16 Aug 2007	Prevalent AVF-in-Use Rate Up, Incident AVF-in-Place Rate Down
2 Aug 2007	Dialysis Facility Report Responses Due September 10
2 Aug 2007	Second Quarter Dialysis Modality Reports show 7.2% Increase
31 Jul 2007	2006 Network Annual Report
23 Jul 2007	Comments on Proposed Organ Allocation Policy Changes Due August 11
19 June 2007	Public Comment Sought on Proposed Organ Allocation Policy Changes
19 June 2007	Re-Certification Required for Transplant Centers
8 June 2007	Fistula First Progress for March-April 2007
5 June 2007	CDC National Healthcare Safety Network Open Enrollment
5 June 2007	March 2007 Modality Reports Show 4.2% Dialysis Population Growth
29 May 2007	2007 CPM Forms Due Back by June 18, 2007
29 May 2007	Facility Outcome Comparison Tool for Hemodialysis CPMs
25 May 2007	CMS to Publish NPI Application Data in June
25 May 2007	OSHA Issues Healthcare Provider Guidance for Pandemic Influenza
25 May 2007	Transcript Available for April 18 NPI Roundtable
30 April 2007	CMS Open Door Forum on NPI Contingency Plan
30 April 2007	Three New Emergency Preparedness Documents
30 April 2007	New HIPAA Privacy Compliance/Enforcement Website
25 Apr 2007	2007 Dialysis Facility Report Schedule
25 Apr 2007	Correction to 2006 Dialysis Facility Report Summary
25 Apr 2007	Mineral Metabolism Clinical Performance Measures
5 Apr 2007	National Provider Identifier (NPI) Enforcement Plan Published
5 Apr 2007	2006 Dialysis Facility Report (DFR) Modality Error
30 Mar 2007	December 2006 Fistula and Catheter Rates
30 Mar 2007	AVF Rates and Early Referral Rates from Medical Evidence Report Forms
30 Mar 2007	2006 Clinical Performance Measures (CPM) Project Results
26 Mar 2007	NPI (National Provider Identifier) Required after May 23, 2007
26 Mar 2007	Dialysis Facility Reports Summarized
26 Mar 2007	Network News - Provider Newsletter with Patient Assessment Focus
23 Mar 2007	CMS Issues Final Conditions of Participation for Transplant Centers
5 Mar 2007	Public Comment on Proposed Transplant Policy Changes Wanted
6 Feb 2007	December Modality Report
29 Nov 2006	Network Fistula Rate Tops 60% in September
29 Nov 2006	Third Quarter Modality Reports
27 Nov 2006	UNOS Seeks Public Comment on Policy Changes
16 Nov 2006	Medicare Ombudsman Website and Brochure
2 Nov 2006	NPI (National Provider Identifier) Update
19 Oct 2006	More NPI News
11 Oct 2006	NWRN Jobs Listings
3 Oct 2006	National Provider Identifier (NPI) News
31 Aug 2006	Transplant Center Compliance and Conditions-of-Participation Forum
31 Aug 2006	UNOS Transplant Policy Change Proposals
23 Aug 2006	Dialysis Facility Report Correction and Deadline
11 Aug 2006	Network 2005 Annual Report Now Available
11 Aug 2006	June 2006 Modality Reports
11 Aug 2006	May 2006 Network AVF Rate Drops to 59.1%
12 Jul 2006	2005 Clinical Performance Measures Project Results Available
12 Jul 2006	Fistula First Results for April 2006 - 59.5% AVF in Use
5 Jul 2006	Please Verify the Fax Number You Use to Reach the Network
29 May 2006	Network Fistula Rate for March 2006 at 59.1%
29 May 2006	March 2006 Modality Reports Show 3.7% Growth in Dialysis Population
29 May 2006	National Provider Identifiers to Replace Provider Numbers
23 May 2006	UNOS Solicits Public Comment on Proposed Transplant Policy Changes
8 May 2006	2006 Dialysis Facility Report Schedule
8 May 2006	December 2005 Fistula Rate Reports Mailed to Facilities
14 Apr 2006	Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey
28 Mar 2006	Updated Grievance Procedure Materials Mailed to Facilities
28 Mar 2006	2002-2005 Standardized Mortality Ratio Reports Mailed to Facilities
8 Mar 2006	ESRD Open Door Forum March 21
8 Mar 2006	HIPAA Final Enforcement Rule Effective March 16
13 Feb 2006	Survey on How Well CMS Contractors Serve Facilities
8 Feb 2006	Emergency Preparedness for Dialysis Facilities
30 Jan 2006	Emergency Preparedness Links Update
27 Jan 2006	Preliminary December 2005 Patient Census
17 Jan 2006	National Provider Identifier Website
5 Jan 2006	Sample Letter to Water Utility and Water Treatment Calculators
15 Dec 2005	Emergency Preparedness Plans for Pandemic Influenza
15 Dec 2005	New Medicare Website
21 Nov 2005	Home Dialysis
9 Nov 2005	September Modality Report
27 Oct 2005	CMS Open Door Forum on ESRD Topics November 2
9 Sep 2005	Hurricane Katrina Updates
9 Sep 2005	Access Visibility Alert
9 Sep 2005	Decreasing Dialysis Patient-Provider Conflict
7 Sep 2005	Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
2 Sep 2005	More on Hurricane Katrina
1 Sep 2005	Fistula First Progress Report
1 Sep 2005	Hurricane Katrina Facility Status Website
25 Aug 2005	2004 Network Annual Report
22 Aug 2005	Guide to 2005 Dialysis Facility Reports
16 Aug 2005	Monitoring Your Dialysis Water Treatment System
16 Aug 2005	Proposed Revisions to National Organ Donor Policy
10 Aug 2005	June Modality Report
8 Aug 2005	Comments Published on proposed revised ESRD Conditions of Coverage
2 Aug 2005	2005 Dialysis Facility Reports Mailed
1 Aug 2005	Washington Data Breach Notification Law
25 July 2005	International Dialysis Services Outcomes Collaboration
25 July 2005	Free Electronic Health Records Software
19 July 2005	Transplant Center and OPO Conditions for Participation Comments Published
12 July 2005	Stop Work on 2005 CPM Project
30 June 2005	CPM 2004 and 2005
27 June 2005	2005 Dialysis Facility Report Schedule
17 June 2005	Transplant Edition of Consumer News
26 May 2005	New Form CMS-2728 and Monthly Network Patient Activity Report
12 May 2005	Revised Form CMS-2728 - Medical Evidence Report / Medicare Entitlement / Patient Registration
12 May 2005	Comments Due by June 1 on ESRD Outpatient Medication Baseline
12 May 2005	Proposed New Clinical Performance Measures
28 Apr 2005	OPTN/UNOS Requesting Comments on Proposed Recipient-Donor Website and on Solicitation
26 Apr 2005	Pending Federal Legislation: Kidney Care Quality and Improvement Act of 2005
26 Apr 2005	The CMS Medicare Modernization Act Update Web Page
26 Apr 2005	HIPAA Privacy Compliance and Enforcement Rules Comment Period; HIPAA Security
7 Apr 2005	Open Door Forum on Medicare Health Care Quality Demonstration
4 Apr 2005	Transplant Referral CPMs Second Draft
29 Mar 2005	April is Donor Awareness Month
15 Mar 2005	Soliciting Nephrologist Input on ESRD Outpatient Medication Baseline
9 Mar 2005	Summary of Last (December 2002) CDC Survey of Dialysis
1 Mar 2005	Annual Facility Forms Compliance Report
1 Mar 2005	Opportunity to Participate in Access Infection Study
18 Feb 2005	CMS Open Door Forum on e-Prescription Rules
14 Feb 2005	Emergency Preparedness Links Update
9 Feb 2005	New Conditions of Coverage Published in Federal Register
4 Feb 2005	Bundled ESRD Case-Mix-Adjusted Payment System Demonstration Advisory Board Meeting
4 Feb 2005	Guidance Document on Medicare Coverage Decisions Associated with Data Collection Requirements
30 Jan 2005	New Conditions of Coverage for Dialysis and Transplant
26 Jan 2005	CMS Open Door Forum on Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit and Medicare Advantage Program
26 Jan 2005	Errata - 2004 Annual Facility Survey Vocational Rehabilitation Patient List
24 Jan 2005	Pilot CMS Survey on Patient Experience of Care
21 Jan 2005	Proposed Clinical Performance Measures for Transplant Referral
20 Jan 2005	Hearing on Delegation Rules for Dialysis Technicians in Montana
21 Dec 2004	Revised Annual Facility Survey Form 2744
6 Dec 2004	Conditions of Coverage Revision
1 Dec 2004	Fistula First Progress Reports
15 Nov 2004	Review of National Cadaveric Organ Allocation System
11 Nov 2004	Dialysis Facilities: Contact Your State Health Department for Flu Vaccine Allocations
3 Nov 2004	ESRD Open Door Forum 19 November
1 Nov 2004	Flu Vaccine Needs Assessment
8 Oct 2004	CDC Advisory on "Boil Water Alerts"
16 Sep 2004	Dialysis Facility Report Comments Deadline
15 Sep 2004	New ESRD Death Notification Forms
8 Sep 2004	Bone Disease Guidelines
8 Sep 2004	New Death Form
23 Jul 2004	2003 Network Annual Report
9 Jul 2004	2004 Dialysis Facility Reports Schedule
18 Jun 2004	Error-Free Abbreviations
17 Jun 2004	New Draft CDC Guideline on Isolation
10 Jun 2004	CMS Initiative to Increase Fistula Use
3 Jun 2004	2004 Dialysis Facility Reports
3 Jun 2004	Next CMS Open Door Forum on 4 June
21 May 2004	HIPAA Privacy Rule Bulletins
10 May 2004	CAHPS Survey on Patient Experience of Care
10 May 2004	Dialysis Facility Compare Evaluation
27 Apr 2004	Conditions for Coverage
16 Apr 2004	CPM 2003 and 2004
14 Apr 2004	National Fistula First Website and CMS Press Release
31 Mar 2004	New Patient Activity Report for Monthly Events
18 Feb 2004	No 2003 CDC Survey
16 Jan 2004	Board of Directors Election Results
16 Dec 2003	Pets in Facilities
16 Dec 2003	ESRD Forms Revisions
19 Nov 2003	Free HIPAA Security Seminars
14 Nov 2003	Emergency Preparedness Guides for People and for Facilities
14 Oct 2003	New CMS Web Site for Providers
	EARLIER BULLETINS
Staff Education (note that many of the For Patients entries also contain significant staff education components)
	MORE RECENT STAFF EDUCATION BULLETINS
27 Dec 2010	Abbott Glucose Test Strips Recall
21 Dec 2010	Fresenius Kabi RBC Exchange Sets Class I Recall
7 Dec 2010	FMC PD Cycler Sets Recall
1 Dec 2010	B.Braun addEase Binary Connector Class I Recall
1 Dec 2010	WalkMed Triton Pole Mount Infusion Pumps Update
16 Nov 2010	SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump Class I Recall
9 Nov 2010	Triton Pole Mount Infusion Pump Recall
5 Nov 2010	Hospira Symbiq Infusers Class I Recall
30 Oct 2010	New B.Braun Heparin Recall
18 Oct 2010	CareFusion Alaris PC Units Model 8015 Recall
18 Oct 2010	Excelsior Saline Flush Syringes Recall
30 Sep 2010	Washington State Only: New HCA Drug Administration Rules
28 Sep 2010	NKF Renal Education Conference October 24 in Portland
27 Sep 2010	Mid-Columbia Nephrology Seminar October 17
26 Sep 2010	Free NANT Webinar with Contact Hours; NANT Webinar Series and March Symposium
23 Sep 2010	Acute Dialysis 2010 ANNA Professional Meetings October 5 and 13
23 Sep 2010	DFR Summary 2010 Added to Website
22 Sep 2010	Access Documents Updated
22 Sep 2010	AVF Progress
21 Sep 2010	Psychosocial Tools Web Page Updated
13 Sep 2010	Free Patient Education Conference Calls on Diabetes and Communication
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
30 Dec 2008	Patient Education Materials List Updated on Network Website
20 Dec 2008	How the HIPAA Privacy Rule Applies in an Emergency
15 Dec 2008	2008 Vocational Rehabilitation Toolkit
13 Dec 2008	KDQOL-36 Webinar and Slides Now Archived Online
8 Dec 2008	New Overview Web Pages for Professional Staff
8 Dec 2008	New Indexing Strategy for Patient and Staff News Bulletins
5 Dec 2008	December 8-14, 2008 Is National Influenza Vaccination Week
2 Dec 2008	Quick-Reference Chart on Immunization for Providers
16 Nov 2008	CNSW Webinar on KDQOL 36, December 10
13 Nov 2008	Dietitians Conference March 2009 - Call for Posters
31 Oct 2008	CMS Open Door Forum on CKD Patient Education Coverage
30 Oct 2008	Conditions for Coverage Resource - Decreasing Patient-Provider Conflict Toolkit
21 Oct 2008	New Conditions for Coverage: NKF/CNSW Care Planning Resource Toolkit
9 Sep 2008	Special Needs Plan Chronic Conditions Open Door Forum
27 Aug 2008	New Conditions for Coverage on Patient Assessments
27 Aug 2008	New Conditions for Coverage That Apply to Patient Care Technicians
13 Aug 2008	New Issue of Network Consumer News on Depression
7 Aug 2008	Patient Disaster Preparation Updates
7 Aug 2008	State Survey Agency Contacts Revised
3 Aug 2008	Vein Preservation Articles Added to Network Website
23 Jul 2008	2007 Network Annual Report
17 Jul 2008	Pediatric Renal Symposium in Kentucky in September
15 Jul 2008	CROWNWeb - Where to find information and send questions/comments
14 Jul 2008	Fistula First Updates
11 Jul 2008	Network Website Updated for CfC, QI and CROWNWeb
26 May 2008	CME/CE Seminars from NKF and ANNA on Anemia and Other Topics
23 May 2008	HIPAA Privacy Information Now in Eight Languages
11 Apr 2008	New Handouts on Coping with Trauma and Disasters Added to Website
26 Mar 2008	New Web Page on Patient Education Materials, and New Web Portals for Patients, QI, and Data Forms
26 Mar 2008	National Healthcare Decisions Day Poster Revised
5 Mar 2008	Life Options Kidney School Offers More CE Credits
13 Feb 2008	NW Renal Dietitians Annual Meeting March 6-7, 2008 in Portland
31 Jan 2008	NKF Seeks Patient and Staff Volunteers for March Oregon KEEP Screenings
25 Jan 2008	AVF Cannulation Video Available for CE Credits
16 Jan 2008	Organizations Working to Eliminate Healthcare Disparities
20 Dec 2007	AVF Documents Updated
19 Dec 2007	Online Patient-Centered Communication CE Course from HRSA
7 Dec 2007	Transplant Issue of Patient Newsletter with New Format
30 Nov 2007	NKF Needs Volunteers to Develop Quality of Life Assessment Tool
25 Nov 2007	Updated Information Packet Comparing Medicare Part D Drug Plans
25 Nov 2007	Psychosocial Tools and Resources Web Page Expanded
16 Nov 2007	Buttonhole Cannulation Slide Show Updated
16 Nov 2007	Interim Report on Mailing of Incident-Patient AVF Rates
31 Oct 2007	Physician's Guide to Medicare Coverage Updated
25 Oct 2007	New Vocational Rehabilitation Toolkit
22 Oct 2007	New Network Grievance/Complaint Package and Facility Posters
22 Oct 2007	New Resource on Care Agreements or Behavioral Contracts
22 Oct 2007	DVD on "Home Dialysis: Your Life, Your Hope, Your Choice" from MEI
9 Oct 2007	New Fistula First Website
9 Oct 2007	New Buttonhole Article Added
9 Oct 2007	2007 Controversies in Dialysis Access Conference
5 Oct 2007	Medicare-Approved Transplant Programs
19 Sep 2007	Update of Psychosocial Tools for Social Workers
19 Sep 2007	Brochure on Medicare Coverage for Diabetes Prevention
19 Sep 2007	2007 Mid-Columbia Nephrology Conference November 4
19 Sep 2007	2007 Dimensions in Dialysis October 16-17
19 Sep 2007	2007 Cincinnati Vascular Access Symposium September 28-29
2 Aug 2007	Psychosocial Tools and Resources for Assessing Patients Revised
31 Jul 2007	2006 Network Annual Report
8 June 2007	Catheter Rates Have Not Increased with AVF Rates
8 June 2007	Stenosis and Cannulation Resource Documents Updated
5 June 2007	CDC National Healthcare Safety Network Open Enrollment
25 May 2007	OSHA Issues Healthcare Provider Guidance for Pandemic Influenza
2 May 2007	Tools and Resources for Assessing Functional Status of ESRD Patients
2 May 2007	Conferences on Empowering Patients to Overcome Barriers to Adherence
23 Apr 2007	"Paired Donations" Declared Legal
30 Mar 2007	AVF Rates and Early Referral Rates from Medical Evidence Report Forms
28 Mar 2007	New Network Emergency Preparedness Web Page
28 Mar 2007	NKF Seize CKD Staff Collaboration Program
26 Mar 2007	Network News - Provider Newsletter with Patient Assessment Focus
21 Mar 2007	Hope Street: NKF Patient Empowerment Project Seeks Volunteers
19 Mar 2007	March is National Nutrition Month
19 Mar 2007	March is Social Work Month
19 Mar 2007	Article on Mental Health Strategies
15 Mar 2007	CDC Issues MMWR on Status of MRSA in Dialysis Patients
15 Mar 2007	Infection Prevention and Control Best Practices for Hemodialysis Access
15 Mar 2007	May 2007 BONENT Technician Certification Exam near Tacoma
15 Feb 2007	New UNOS Phone Line for Reporting Safety Issues and Policy Violations
19 Dec 2006	Sub-11 Anemia Management Web Training Available
29 Nov 2006	Medicare Diabetes Coverage Expanded for 2007
27 Nov 2006	Patient's View of Quality Care: A New Survey Tool - AHRQ's CAHPS
16 Nov 2006	National Influenza Vaccination Week Promotes Patient and Provider Awareness
28 Aug 2006	Tips for Beneficiaries to Help Cover Medicare Drug Coverage Gap
28 Aug 2006	Medicare Part D Limited Income Subsidy Special Enrollment Period
28 Aug 2006	Children in ESRD Eligible for Medicare Part D Drug Coverage
23 Aug 2006	NIH Creatinine Standardization Program
23 Aug 2006	CE Credits for Article on Buttonhole Technique
5 Jul 2006	Updates to Email Addresses for Receiving These Bulletins
23 Jun 2006	Index of Useful Patient Education Materials on Fistulas
23 Jun 2006	Home Dialysis Central Articles on Self-Cannulation and Coverage
21 Jun 2006	Open Door Forum June 28 on Medicare Part B and D Drug Provisions
23 May 2006	UNOS Solicits Public Comment on Proposed Transplant Policy Changes
8 May 2006	December 2005 Fistula Rate Reports Mailed to Facilities
8 May 2006	New Fistula Cannulation Articles
3 May 2006	Comments Wanted on Dialysis Delivery at Long Term Care Facilities
19 Apr 2006	Free NIDDK Educational Materials
31 Mar 2006	Updated CMS Bulletins on ESRD and Medicare
28 Mar 2006	2002-2005 Standardized Mortality Ratio Reports Mailed to Facilities
14 Mar 2006	March 16 Seminar: A Team Approach to Managing Bone Disease in CKD Stage 5
14 Mar 2006	Free Educational Materials for National Kidney Month from Life Options and Kidney School
27 Feb 2006	Survey on Medical Errors in Hemodialysis
27 Feb 2006	Influenza Vaccination for Health-Care Personnel Bulletin from CDC
27 Feb 2006	State-of-the-Science on Improving End-of-Life Care Proceedings
13 Feb 2006	Keeping Patient Access Sites Visible at All Times
13 Feb 2006	State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Links
8 Feb 2006	Annual UNOS Transplant Management Forum in April
27 Jan 2006	Reimbursement for Medicare Part D State Costs
19 Jan 2006	NKF Nephrology Social Worker Conference Calls
17 Jan 2006	Improving AVF Cannulation Skills
11 Jan 2006	Northwest Renal Dietitians 2006 Annual Meeting Schedule and Registration
5 Jan 2006	Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage Scenarios
5 Jan 2006	ANNA Audioconference on Fistula Cannulation February 21
5 Jan 2006	NKF CKD Best Practice Newsletter
15 Dec 2005	New Medicare Website
15 Dec 2005	ANNA End-of-Life Training Modules and Spotlight on Older Adults
7 Dec 2005	Dietitians Conference Poster Session Proposals Due December 15
7 Dec 2005	Financial Assistance from the Healthwell Foundation
5 Dec 2005	HHS Website on Avian and Pandemic Flu
21 Nov 2005	More Medicare Drug Coverage Resources
17 Nov 2005	RPA/KUFA Patient Safety Survey
17 Nov 2005	KIWY Medical Information Form
27 Oct 2005	Medicare Drug Coverage Plan Finder and Landscape
27 Oct 2005	CMS Open Door Forum on ESRD Topics November 2
20 Oct 2005	More Medicare Drug Coverage Tools
18 Oct 2005	Flu Shot Priority Expires October 24
18 Oct 2005	Preparing the Vascular Access for Cannulation
13 Oct 2005	Spring 2006 Renal Dietitians Conference in Vancouver, Canada
6 Oct 2005	"Medicare & You 2006" Errata on Drug Coverage Plans
6 Oct 2005	ESRD Outpatient Medication Project Final Report
6 Oct 2005	Medicare Part D Drug Coverage Presentation
4 Oct 2005	Medicare Drug Coverage Changes
4 Oct 2005	Hurricane Grants from AKF
3 Oct 2005	Katrina Grants from NANT, ANNA, and NRAA
12 Sep 2005	NANT Conference in Boise September 17-18, 2005
9 Sep 2005	Hurricane Katrina Updates
9 Sep 2005	Access Visibility Alert
9 Sep 2005	Decreasing Dialysis Patient-Provider Conflict
1 Sep 2005	Educational Video for Surgeons and Interventionalists Placing Fistulas
25 Aug 2005	Safety-Related Drug Label Changes
22 Aug 2005	Healthcare Worker Influenza Immunization Toolkit 2005
17 Aug 2005	Application for Financial Help with Medicare Drug Plan Costs
10 Aug 2005	Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Conference Call
10 Aug 2005	Tacoma CHT Exam
1 Aug 2005	Renal Financial Resources Network September Meeting
1 Aug 2005	Washington State Hospice & Palliative Care Organization Fall Conference
1 Aug 2005	ANNA Nephrology Nurses Week and ANNA/RPA ESRD Education Week
1 Aug 2005	Washington Data Breach Notification Law
28 July 2005	Medicare Drug Coverage Toolkit for Healthcare Professionals and Online Drug Plan Finder Prototype
7 July 2005	New Medicare Drug Coverage Quick Fact Sheets on Medlearn Matters
7 July 2005	Improved Renagel Assistance Program Patient Applications
7 July 2005	2005 Washington End of Life Conference
27 June 2005	Staff Resources on Falls and Communication
27 June 2005	Physician's Guide to Medicare Coverage of Dialysis and Transplant on Medicare Learning Network
10 June 2005	CMEs on Doctor-Patient Communication
16 May 2005	Staff and Patient Resources - Cannulation, Palliative Care, Fact Sheets, Patient Safety, Transplant Video, and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit
9 May 2005	Oregon NANT Chapter's Last Chance Sunday on May 22
9 May 2005	Nephrology Social Workers Meeting May 20
9 May 2005	New edition of ANNA Nephrology Nursing Standards of Practice
28 Apr 2005	New Resources on Our Fistula First Webpage
13 Apr 2005	CDs Summarizing 'Caring through the End' Conference
7 Apr 2005	NKF 2005 CM.05 Spring Clinical Meetings
6 Apr 2005	New Fistula First Website for Clinicians
30 Mar 2005	Expanding Dimensions in Hospice & Palliative Care Conferences
29 Mar 2005	Table of General Information on NWRN Transplant Centers
1 Mar 2005	Life Options Kidney School Alternative Remedies Module
1 Mar 2005	Transplant Review and Resources
18 Feb 2005	NANT National Symposium: Dialysis Professionals Partner to Embrace the Future
16 Feb 2005	ANNA National Symposium on Partnering with Patients in Self-Management
16 Feb 2005	SeaTac Conference on TLC: Teamwork, Leadership, Commitment
14 Feb 2005	Tetanus/Diphtheria Vaccinations
24 Jan 2005	Pilot CMS Survey on Patient Experience of Care
24 Jan 2005	Risk of Catastrophic Hemorrhage from Dislodged Dialysis Needle or Catheter
24 Jan 2005	Drug Efficacy, Safety, Cost, and Interactions Websites
20 Jan 2005	Annual Meeting of Northwest Renal Dietitians
20 Jan 2005	Hearing on Delegation Rules for Dialysis Technicians in Montana
14 Jan 2005	Keeping Access Visible During Dialysis
14 Jan 2005	Those Who Transport Dialysis Patients
20 Dec 2004	New ANNA Documents - Travel for PD Patients - Transplantation
25 Oct 2004	FluMist NOT recommended for Kidney Patients or People Close to Them
21 Oct 2004	Flu Shots
21 Oct 2004	Nutrition Module of Kidney School Now in Print Version
8 Oct 2004	ANNA Online Educational Module on Hemodialysis in LTC
30 Sep 2004	NKF CKD Best Practices Newsletter
29 Sep 2004	Oregon NANT Educational Conference 17 October
16 Sep 2004	Diabetic Foot Care
15 Sep 2004	End of Life Conference
19 Aug 2004	New Access Tools
17 Aug 2004	Caring through the End
16 Aug 2004	Training Tools on Communication Skills for Providing Quality Care
11 Aug 2004	October Events
29 Jul 2004	Mid-Columbia Nephrology Nurses Seminar
22 Jul 2004	October Conferences
4 Jun 2004	BONENT Web-Based CHT Practice Exam
24 Apr 2004	Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care
8 Mar 2004	CE Credits for Life Options Kidney School
18 Feb 2004	Vascular Access Symposium
29 Jan 2004	New AMA Obesity Primer
27 Jan 2004	CNN/CDN/CCHT Exam Changes
16 Dec 2003	New CDC Infection Control Guidelines
17 Nov 2003	ANNA PD Nurse Resource Guide
14 Nov 2003	Cellphones May Spread Infection
	EARLIER BULLETINS
Recalls & Warnings
	MORE RECENT RECALL & WARNING BULLETINS
27 Dec 2010	Abbott Glucose Test Strips Recall
21 Dec 2010	Fresenius Kabi RBC Exchange Sets Class I Recall
7 Dec 2010	FMC PD Cycler Sets Recall
1 Dec 2010	B.Braun addEase Binary Connector Class I Recall
1 Dec 2010	WalkMed Triton Pole Mount Infusion Pumps Update
16 Nov 2010	SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump Class I Recall
9 Nov 2010	Triton Pole Mount Infusion Pump Recall
5 Nov 2010	Hospira Symbiq Infusers Class I Recall
30 Oct 2010	New B.Braun Heparin Recall
18 Oct 2010	CareFusion Alaris PC Units Model 8015 Recall
18 Oct 2010	Excelsior Saline Flush Syringes Recall
26 Sep 2010	Specific Lots of Epogen and Procrit Recalled
23 Sep 2010	Avandia (rosiglitazone) Usage Restriction
20 Sep 2010	Actos (pioglitazone) FDA Safety Review
15 Sep 2010	Possible Overdose in Pediatric Patients: Valcyte (valganciclovir hydrochloride) Label Change
12 Sep 2010	Hospira Symbiq Infusers Class I Recall
10 Sep 2010	Fresenius Hemodialysis Machine Power Cord Recall
10 Sep 2010	Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents Labeling Change
7 Sep 2010	Tygacil (tigecycline) Label Change
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)
15 Jun 2009	FDA Alert on Rapamune/Sirolimus
15 Jun 2009	FDA Alert on Sale of Stolen Levemir Insulin
10 Jun 2009	Shortage of Merck Hepatitis B Vaccine
2 May 2009	FDA Recall of Disetronic ACCU-CHEK Spirit Insulin Pump
14 Apr 2009	FDA Warning on Oral Sodium Phosphate Products
10 Apr 2009	Class I Recall of ZOLL AED Plus Defibrillators
1 Apr 2009	Recall of Digoxin Heart Drug
24 Mar 2009	Myfortic Medication Guide
24 Mar 2009	New Labels on Heparin and Prograf
20 Mar 2009	FDA Warns Against Sharing Insulin Pens or Cartridges
16 Mar 2009	Class I Recall of Welch Allen AED 10 and MRL JumpStart Defibrillators
16 Mar 2009	Class I Recall of Baxter Colleague Infusion Pumps
26 Feb 2009	Genzyme Replacing Renagel with Renvela
16 Feb 2009	CellCept and Myfortic Medication Guides
6 Feb 2009	Class II Recall of Fresenius CombiSet True Flow HD Blood Tubing
28 Jan 2009	FDA Announcement on Possible Plavix (Clopidogrel) Interactions
27 Jan 2009	Summary of Peanut Recalls
21 Jan 2009	Recall of Nutrition/Energy Bars and Other Products Containing Peanut Butter
17 Jan 2009	Warnings on Topical Anesthetics
4 Jan 2009	Warning on Innohep
25 Nov 2008	Class 1 Recall of Insulin Pump Battery Caps
6 Nov 2008	Class 1 Recall of Tyco/Covidien ReliOn Insulin Syringes
22 Sep 2008	Warning on Icodextrin/Extraneal PD Solution and Blood Glucose Monitoring
12 Sep 2008	Recall of LifePak CR Plus Automated External Defibrillator
25 Aug 2008	Warning on Diabetes Drug Byetta
10 Aug 2008	Recall of Ortho Biotech Procrit Epoetin Alfa
31 Jul 2008	New FDA Conditions for EPO Use
25 Jul 2008	Recall of BD 60ml "Luer-Lok" Syringes
23 Jul 2008	Recall of Hach "SteriChek" and "Sensitive" Water Check Strips for Chloramine and Chlorine
3 Jul 2008	URGENT Water System Alert for Contaminated Salt
30 Jun 2008	Recall of Sage 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation
22 May 2008	More Warnings on CellCept and Myfortic
9 May 2008	HEPARIN RECALL - New FDA Alert
6 May 2008	Class I Recall of Bertek/UDL Digitek Tablets
10 Apr 2008	CellCept and Myfortic Warning
4 Apr 2008	Recall of Covidien Heparin
23 Mar 2008	Recall of B.Braun Heparin
12 Mar 2008	More EPO Cancer Warnings Issued
4 Mar 2008	Tamiflu Warning
3 Mar 2008	Recall of Heparin Sodium Injection Multi-dose And Single-dose Vials
11 Feb 2008	Heparin Bolus Dose: Serious Adverse Events Reported
5 Feb 2008	CDC Issues MMWR on Acute Allergic-Type Reactions
23 Jan 2008	Recall of Baxter Heparin
29 Dec 2007	Recall of Test Strips for Bayer Contour TS Blood Glucose Meter
21 Dec 2007	Recall of Pre-Filled Heparin Lock Flush Solution Lot #070926H
18 Nov 2007	New Black-Box Warning on Diabetes Drug Avandia
8 Nov 2007	Class I Recall of Welch Allyn AED 10 Defibrillators
30 Oct 2007	New CellCept Warnings
3 Oct 2007	Warnings on Gadolinium-Based MRI Contrast Agents
19 Sep 2007	Recall of MRL/Welch Allyn AED 20 Defibrillators
17 Sep 2007	Abbott Blood Glucose Monitor Display Warning
23 May 2007	FDA Alert on Gadolinium-Based MRI Contrast Agents
23 May 2007	FDA Alert on Avandia Diabetes Medication
27 Apr 2007	Recall of ResMed Flow Generator or CPAP (Continuous Postive Air Pressure) Devices
12 Mar 2007	Recall of Lifeline and ReviveR AEDs Defibillators
12 Mar 2007	FDA Safety Alert on Actos (Pioglitazone)
12 Mar 2007	FDA Public Health Advisory Update on Aranesp/Epogen/Procrit
5 Mar 2007	FDA Medical Device Alert re Daylight Savings Time
8 Feb 2007	FDA Alert on Topical Anesthetic Drugs
6 Feb 2007	Aranesp Medical Safety Alert
19 Oct 2006	FDA Alert: Counterfeit Glucose Test Strips
21 Jun 2006	Class 1 Recall of Welch Allyn AED20 Automated External Defibrillators
23 May 2006	FDA Recall of Tacrolimus API Transplant Immunosuppressive Drug
14 Apr 2006	Class II Recalls on Gambro Prisma M100 and HF1000 Presets and Baxter BM25/BM11/BM11A/BM14 HD Machines
3 Mar 2006	ALERT: Gambro Prisma Alarms
30 Jan 2006	ALERT: Gambro Prisma Safety Warning
17 Jan 2006	Vasca LifeSite HD Access System Discontinued
11 Jan 2006	Class I Recall of VITROS® Immunodiagnostic HBsAg Confirmatory Kit
14 Dec 2005	ALERT: Urgent Baxter Meridian Recall
5 Dec 2005	Epogen, Aranesp, Procrit Label Changes
12 Sep 2005	Recall of Baxter System 1000 and Arena Hemodialysis Systems, and Accura System for Blood Filtration
22 Aug 2005	Gambro Prisma System Safety Alert
28 July 2005	Recall of Baxter HomeChoice and HomeChoice PRO Automated PD Systems
25 July 2005	Recall of Baxter Colleague Volumetric Infusion Pump
7 July 2005	Nichols Institute Diagnostics Bone Test Suspended
13 May 2005	Class II Recall of Asahi and Terumo Dialyzers
29 Sep 2004	Medibo Minerva Patient Lift Recall
1 Jul 2004	Equipment Cautions and Recalls
3 Jun 2004	Arjo Minstrel Patient Lift Class I Recall
21 May 2004	Quick-Set Plus Infusion Set Recall
8 Mar 2004	Moving Solutions / FAABORG Patient Lift Recall
15 Jan 2004	Antibody to HBsAg ELISA Test System 3
	EARLIER BULLETINS
Reimbursement
	MORE RECENT REIMBURSEMENT BULLETINS
25 May 2007	CMS to Publish NPI Application Data in June
30 Jan 2006	National Provider Identifier Timeline
19 Jan 2006	Home Dialysis Billing Change
5 Dec 2005	ESRD Calculator for Estimating Reimbursement
21 Nov 2005	New EPO Billing Policy
27 Oct 2005	CMS Open Door Forum on ESRD Topics November 2
7 Sep 2005	Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
8 Aug 2005	Comments Published on proposed revised ESRD Conditions of Coverage
8 Aug 2005	Review of CMS Vaccination Payment Policies
8 Aug 2005	Deadline for HIPAA-Compliant Electronic Claims Submissions
26 May 2005	Conducting Rounds by Telephone for Rural (and Other) Providers
26 Apr 2005	ESRD Calculator and Composite Rate Q&A Web Resources
30 Mar 2005	Summary of January and April Changes to ESRD Composite Rate Payment System
9 Mar 2005	New CMS Bulletin on Composite Rate Changes
1 Mar 2005	Billing Guidance on New G Code for Vein Mapping for Vascular Access Planning
1 Mar 2005	April 2005 Changes to Composite Payment Rate System
9 Feb 2005	Summary of 2005 Changes to Composite Payment Rate System
20 Dec 2004	New ESRD Composite Rates Effective 1 January 2005
6 Dec 2004	Conditions of Coverage Revision
6 Dec 2004	CPT Code Changes
3 Nov 2004	Final 2005 Medicare Payment Changes
3 Sep 2004	Vein Mapping Reimbursement Proposal
24 Aug 2004	EPO Billing Procedures and Codes
11 Aug 2004	2005 Physician Fee Schedule
8 Aug 2004	Comment Period on Funding for Health Services to Undocumented Aliens
12 Jul 2004	Late Payments for HIPAA Noncompliance
9 Jul 2004	EPO Reimbursement Policy
18 Jun 2004	New CPT-III Code for Online Consultations
4 Jun 2004	Coding Compliance Deadlines for HIPAA, ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS
3 Jun 2004	Bundled Case-Mix-Adjusted ESRD Payments
28 May 2004	CMS Forum on Uninsured and Underinsured Patients
10 May 2004	Nephrologist Fee Changes
20 Apr 2004	HIPAA Compliance of 3rd-Party Billing Agents
31 Mar 2004	CMS Physician Self-Referral Rule
8 Mar 2004	HIPAA Compliance
12 Feb 2004	AMA Book on HIPAA Coding
9 Jan 2004	New EPO Q Codes
19 Nov 2003	EPO Policy Review Extension
25 Sep 2003	HIPAA Deadline Relaxed
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