Decreasing Dialysis Patient-Provider Conflict (DPC)
The Decreasing Dialysis Patient-Provider Conflict Toolkit was distributed to every unit in 2005. New units receive their Toolkit as part of their introduction packet from the ESRD Network office when they first sign and return the Network Agreement document. Below are resource materials from the Toolkit which are very helpful in communicating and training the message of DPC.
- DPC Brochure (format: PDF, size: 823 kb)This brochure provides an overview of the DPC program. It describes "CONFLICT" and emphasizes "BUILDING BRIDGES".
- DPC Provider Manual (format: PDF, size: 2.0 Mb)This comprehensive Provider Manual includes modules on Management Orientation, Staff Training, and Ongoing Quality Improvement.
National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and Your Dialysis Unit
-- HOW TO GET STARTED --
Join us for a four-part webinar series focusing on NHSN. Register for each session below:
- Friday, January 6, 2012
-- 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST --
Agenda: Why you should enroll and how to navigate the first two stages of NHSN enrollment
- Friday, January 13, 2012
-- 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST --
Agenda: Finalizing the enrollment of your dialysis facility
- Friday, January 20, 2012
-- 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST --
Agenda: Discussion on Dialysis Events -- what are they and how to report them
- Friday, January 27, 2012
-- 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST --
Agenda: Joining the ESRD Network Group and utilizing reports for Quality Improvement
Turning Vascular Access Best Practices Into Exemplary Outcomes
Presentations by Beverly Bulliner, BS, MJ and Brani Ross, RN. Each webinar will last 60 minutes, sponsored by The Renal Network, Inc. (ESRD Networks 4, 9 and 10). After registering, you will recieve a confirmation email containing information on how to join to webinar. 1.2 CEs have been applied for through NANT for nurses and patient care technicians. To get your NANT CE Certificate, you will need to complete an online evaluation. The link to the evalution will be provided after the presentation.
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