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  
 

December 22, 2014  
  

 As part of our work to help you work with your patients and staff to increase AV Fistula Rates and Reduce Long Term  Catheter Rates, we are highlighting Network Resources that are available to assist you.

In October, the Network interviewed 20 facilities on their practices of entering data in National Health Safety Network (NHSN). During these interviews, at least 25% of the facility staff became confused between the reporting of vascular access in NHSN and in CROWNWeb. This PDF was developed to outline what is to be reported and how in each reporting system.

                         

The Network also has other FREE Printed Educational Materials for your patients.  To order them, use this Publications Order Form link.
  
  
  
  
Carol Lyden, RN, BSN, MS, CNN

Director
CLyden@nw2.esrd.net 

 
  

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