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January
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Hemodialysis Dialysis Access Types/Procedures (English and Spanish) |
Role of the Network and Logistics Information |
| February |
Dialysis & Access Types Fact Sheet |
QIP Education |
| March |
Lifeline for a Lifetime: Planning for Your Vascular Access (English and Spanish) NOTE: Listed this month is the link to the manual. Starting in April, spotlights on the 8 Steps on Planning for Your Vascular Access will be featured. |
Grievance Process |
| April |
Step #1: Making an Access Plan (page 5) (English and Spanish) |
NW Role in Facilitating Access to Care |
| May |
Step #2: Finding the Best Place for My Access (page 6) (English and Spanish) |
QIP Education: How to Access and Use the Dialysis Facility Compare Website |
| June |
Step #3: Going to See the Surgeon (pages 7&8) (English and Spanish) |
Treatment Options |
| July |
Step #4: Going for Surgery (pages 9&10) (English and Spanish) |
Vocational Rehabilitation |
| August |
Step #5: Waiting for My Access to Mature or Heal (page 11) (English or Spanish) |
Vaccinations:
- Myths and Word Search
- Vaccines for People on Dialysis
- No More Excuses - You Need the Flu Shot
Disease Management:
- Fluid Restrictions
- Stop Smoking
- Diabetes Control
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| September |
Step #6: Using My Fistula or My Graft (pages 12&13) (English and Spanish) |
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| October |
Step #7: Getting My Catheter Taken Out (page 14) (English and Spanish) |
Network Committees and How to Join |
| November |
Step #8: Taking Care of My Lifeline for a Lifetime (page 15) (English and Spanish) |
Dialysis Patients Speak:
CDC Patient Pocket Guide: 6 Tips to Prevent Dialysis Infections (English/Spanish) |
| December |
Look, Listen, Feel - It only takes a minute to save your lifeline. (English and Spanish) |
ESRD QIP: Q&A for Patients and Families |