2014 CMS Vascular Access Goals:

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

Network Vascular Access Weekly Update 
 

October 13, 2014
  

 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.

• Did you know that Kidney School has a Vascular Access Module that is FREE for patients, and only $10.00 for Staff CE?
   

• Topics covered in this module include:

  • Types of vascular access for hemodialysis
  • Catheters-access for PD
  • Deciding about an access
  • Preserving access sites
  • Venous mapping and venogram
  • Access care: all types
  • Using hemo access-the steps
  • Needle fear and strategies to overcome it
  • Self-cannulation and the buttonhole technique
  • Access monitoring: bruit, thrill, and needle rotation
  • Stenosis: causes and what to do
  • Thrombosis: causes and what to do

Kidney School Vascular Access:

For Patients (available in English and Spanish): http://kidneyschool.org/m08/

Kidney School CE for Staff:  https://credits.meiresearch.org/

The Network is also offereing Kidney School conference calls/webinars for patients for more information see: http://esrdny.ipro.org/kidney-school/

Join us for our FREE upcoming Continuing Education Seminars