For Providers

Addressing Abusive Behaviors in the Dialysis Center

This document looks at some of the specific underlying causes of conflict that could possibly lead to abusive behaviors and methods for overcoming them.

Can You Ever Be Discharged from Dialysis?

This document designed for use with patients outlines the situations in which a patient can be involuntarily discharged from his or her dialysis facility.

Dialysis Schedules: Tips for Patients and Staff

Scheduling issues are a common source of frustration for dialysis patients and staff.This document addresses what you can do to help keep your dialysis schedule running as on time as possible.

Dialysis Schedules: Tips for Patients and Staff (Spanish)

Scheduling issues are a common source of frustration for dialysis patients and staff.This document addresses what you can do to help keep your dialysis schedule running as on time as possible.

Conditions for Coverage

The Survey and Certification Program certifies ESRD facilities for inclusion in the Medicare Program. This page includes links to applicable laws and regulations, and provides resources to support and assess compliance with Federal regulations.

The Roles of Network 7 and the State Survey Agency (SA) in Monitoring Dialysis Care for Florida

This document explains the roles of the Network and the Sate Survey Agency in monitoring care for Florida kidney disease patients.

Toolkit Introduction and Instructions

This is the introduction and instruction section of the BSI Toolkit.

CDC Audit Tools

This is the CDC Hand Hygiene Audit Tools section of the BSI Toolkit.

Changes to the ESRD Quality Incentive Program (QIP) and 2017 ESRD Payment Bundle

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Final Rule on October 28, 2016 that made changes to the ESRD QIP, beginning with payment years (PYs) 2019 and 2020. The Final Rule also updated payment policies and rates for the ESRD Prospective Payment System (PPS) for 2017.

CMS Announces Extension of the First Quarter 2017 National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Reporting Deadline

CMS Announces Extension of the First Quarter 2017 National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Reporting Deadline for the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Quality Incentive Program (QIP) Reporting- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) would like to announce an extension of the 2017...

2016 Annual Report

The 2016 ESRD Network Annual Report covers activities conducted during the 2016 calendar year, including a focus on quality improvement and patient-centered care initiatives.

2015 Annual Report

The 2015 ESRD Network Annual Report covers activities conducted during the 2015 calendar year, including a focus on quality improvement and patient-centered care initiatives.

American Kidney Fund

The American Kidney Fund is dedicated to ensuring that every kidney patient has access to health care, and that every person at risk for kidney disease is empowered to prevent it. The site offers patient programs, kidney disease education, and professional education.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.

Model Policy for DNR Orders in Dialysis Facilities

Developed by the ESRD Peer Workgroup of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Promoting Excellence in End-of-Life Care Program and endorsed by the RPA/ASN Quality Patient Care Committee.

Caring Information

This Web site is an initiative of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and provides a wide range of free materials about end-of-life care including State Specific Advance Directive Documents.

New Facility Information Form

Information form for new dialysis facilities.

ICH CAHPS

The official website for news and information about the ICH CAHPS Survey.

Patients Decide QIA

This page contains English and Spanish language resources about peritoneal dialysis shared by facilities, Network PACs, and other key players in our ICH CAHPS Quality Improvement Activity. 

2015 Annual Forum

"Start Your Engines!: Driving Improvement in Patient and Family Engagement"

2014 Annual Forum

"Step Up to the Plate: Hit a Home Run in ESRD Care"

POSTER/FLYER: PAC Kidney Month

Network 7 Celebrates March as World Kidney Month! Show you facility's support of March as World Kidney Month by printing and hanging this 11" x 17" poster (PDF) and/or 8.5" x 11" flyer (PDF) that was developed by Network 7's Patient Advisory Committee.

POSTER: Respect in the Facility

This 11 x 17 inch poster can be displayed at facilities to gently remind patients and staff of some simple etiquette that can encourage a calm and soothing environment.

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Quarter 3 2020 Provider Newsletter

The Quarter 3 newsletter provides important information on COVID-19 response, the role of the Network, Medicare Part D, patient participation in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), smoking cessation, diabetic foot checks, flu and pneumococcal vaccinations, data management, ESRD...

Quarter 2 2020 Provider Newsletter

The Quarter 2 newsletter provides important information on COVID-19 response, preparing for all hazards emergencies, fluid management, engaging patients via virtual options, data management, and ESRD Quality Incentive Program updates.

WANTED: Permanent Access Angels

This document tells patients about how they can help other patients by sharing their experiences with getting, using, and maintaining their permanent access.

Checklist for Staying on the Road to a Permanent Access

This checklist is designed for patients to use to monitor their progress towards the placement and use of a permanent access.

Reducing ADE Tip Sheet - Florida

This one-pager provides an overview of the occurrence of ADEs in Florida and provides tips for providers to better assess risk and prevent ADEs.

Prescriber Quick Tips: Anticoagulants

This tool provides tips to reduce adverse drug events with anticoagulant use.

Let's Talk: Starting the Conversation to Prevent HAIs

Preventing infections is important for patient safety. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) wants dialysis patients and dialysis centers to start a conversation about preventing infections. Family members can also start the conversation. We hope this guide can be a starting point to improve awareness about patient safety issues.

Making Dialysis Safer for Patients Coalition

The Making Dialysis Safer for Patients Coalition is a partnership of healthcare-related organizations, patient advocacy organizations, industry partners, and other public health partners that span the dialysis spectrum.

The Coalition aims to prevent bloodstream infections (BSIs) in hemodialysis patients, and increase the use and visibility of CDC evidence based practices.