Sent to NY State ESRD Medical Directors, Administrators, Nurse Managers, QI Staff, PAC Members and LAN SMEs with valid e-mail addresses in CROWNWeb.

 

Please feel free to forward this e-mail to your peers.

 

 

            2014 CMS Vascular Access Goals:

            AV Fistula Rates 68% & 
            Long Term Catheter Rate 10% or less

 

Network Vascular Access Weekly Update 
  

As part of our work to increase AV Fistula Rates and Reduce Long Term Catheter Rates, we will be sending out resources to assist you in working with your staff and patients to meet the 2014 CMS Vascular Access Goals.

 

  • Do you patients need more information on Access Options?
  • Are your patients refusing to get a permanent access?
  • Are family members asking you for informaiton on Vascular Access?

We've identified a resource for patient teaching that has recently been updated by the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP).  

"Understanding You Hemodialysis Access Options" is a 16-page brochure that outlines various vascular access devices, descriptions of the types of access available for patients, and proper care of each type of access.  

 See this week's resource:
 AAKP's 16 Page Understanding your Hemidoalysis Access Options (English | Spanish)

 

Additional Vascular Access Resources:

If you have questions for improving your vascular access rates or are looking for information related to vascular access send emails to

vascularaccess@nw2.esrd.net

 

Carol Lyden, RN, BSN, MS, CNN

Director
CLyden@nw2.esrd.net