101. The CAHPS End Stage Renal Disease Survey The CAHPS End Stage renal disease Survey (ESRDCAHPS). Background, In partnership with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality http://www.cahps-sun.org/Products/ESRD/ESRDIntro.asp

Home What's New Contact SUN Site Map ... NCBD The CAHPS End Stage Renal Disease Survey (ESRD-CAHPS) Background Why survey ESRD patients? Basic information on ESRD Questionnaire development process Current status ... Next Steps Why Survey ESRD Patients? In 2000, the US Office of the Inspector General recommended that a standardized patient experience of care survey could provide valid comparative information to the public. MedPac's Report to Congress in 2003 also reiterated the need to evaluate ESRD patient satisfaction. In response to these recommendations and to ensure quality for dialysis patients, CMS seeks to develop a survey that can be used for both internal quality improvement at the facility level as well as for public reporting to patients and caregivers. Return to top of page Basic Information on ESRD Prevalence of End Stage Renal Disease By the end of 2001, there were 400,000 Americans with ESRD and nearly 300,000 receiving life-saving dialysis treatment. The number of kidney failure patients is projected to double to 650,000 by 2010, related in part to the corresponding rise in diabetes. Medicare as Primary Source of Coverage As a result of legislation passed in 1972, Medicare pays for the bulk of ESRD patient care. According to the USRDS (United States Renal Disease System) 2003 Annual Report, Medicare paid for more than two-thirds of the total expenditures of $22.8 billion in 2001:

102. On-site End Stage Renal Disease Services Onsite End Stage renal disease Services. General Information. Document Type PRESOL. Posted Date Nov 17, 2003. Category Medical Services. Set Aside N/A. http://www.cbd-net.com/index.php/search/show/491714

Login to begin searching the FBO/CBD Home Page CBD/FBO Online CBD/FBO Email About Us ... Register Popular Searches repair/aircraft food / catering gitss Popular Categories Salvage Services Hand Tools Agriculture Machinery and Equipment On-site End Stage Renal Disease Services General Information Document Type: PRESOL Posted Date: Nov 17, 2003 Category: Medical Services Set Aside: N/A Contracting Office Address Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Navajo Area Office, PO Box 9020, Window Rock, AZ, 86515 Description The Contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, medical supplies, drugs, equipment, free-standing facilities, malpractice insurance and all pertinent services considered a routine part of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) health care services to the Navajo Area Indian Health Service beneficiaries. ESRD health care services shall be provided in freestanding dialysis units. ESRD health care services include in-center Hemodialysis, Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD), Continuous Cycling Peritoneal Dialysis (CCPD), Home Dialysis training and other dialyzing services in accordance with Centers For Medicaid and Medicare Services. Anticipated award will be for an initial twelve (12) month period with four (4) one (1) year option periods. Interested offerors should submit their request for RFP:M04-0004/MD. RFP's are due on 22 DEC 2003, 4:00pm local time. Original Point of Contact POC Maxine Dineyazhe, Procurement Analyst, Phone 928.871.1386, - Maxine Dineyazhe, Procurement Analyst, Phone 928.871.1386

103. Kidney Failure: Choosing A Treatment That's Right For You Graft. If your kidney disease has progressed quickly, you may not have time to get a permanent vascular access before you start hemodialysis treatments. http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/choosingtreatment/

Email To A Friend PDF Version Spanish Version Also see: Kidney Failure Series Home Kidney Failure Series : Choosing a Treatment That's Right for You Kidney Failure: Choosing a Treatment That's Right for You On this page: When Your Kidneys Fail Treatment Choice: Hemodialysis Treatment Choice: Peritoneal Dialysis Treatment Choice: Kidney Transplantation ... About the Kidney Failure Series Your kidneys filter wastes from your blood and regulate other functions of your body. When your kidneys fail, you need treatment to replace the work of healthy kidneys to survive. Developing kidney failure means that you have some decisions to make about your treatment. If you choose to receive treatment, your choices are hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation. Each of them has advantages and disadvantages. You may also choose to forgo treatment. By learning about your choices, you can work with your doctor to decide what's best for you. No matter which treatment you choose, you'll need to make some changes in your life, including how you eat and plan your activities. But with the help of your health care team, family, and friends, you can lead a full, active life. Top When Your Kidneys Fail Healthy kidneys clean your blood by removing excess fluid, minerals, and wastes. They also make hormones that keep your bones strong and your blood healthy. When your kidneys fail, harmful wastes build up in your body, your blood pressure may rise, and your body may retain excess fluid and not make enough red blood cells. When this happens, you need treatment to replace the work of your failed kidneys.

104. Kidney Failure: Choosing A Treatment That's Right For You Provides a broad overview of the treatment options for a person facing kidney failure. If your kidney disease has progressed quickly, you may such as heart disease, bone disease, arthritis http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/kidney/pubs/esrd/esrd.htm

Email To A Friend PDF Version Spanish Version Also see: Kidney Failure Series Home Kidney Failure Series : Choosing a Treatment That's Right for You Kidney Failure: Choosing a Treatment That's Right for You On this page: When Your Kidneys Fail Treatment Choice: Hemodialysis Treatment Choice: Peritoneal Dialysis Treatment Choice: Kidney Transplantation ... About the Kidney Failure Series Your kidneys filter wastes from your blood and regulate other functions of your body. When your kidneys fail, you need treatment to replace the work of healthy kidneys to survive. Developing kidney failure means that you have some decisions to make about your treatment. If you choose to receive treatment, your choices are hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation. Each of them has advantages and disadvantages. You may also choose to forgo treatment. By learning about your choices, you can work with your doctor to decide what's best for you. No matter which treatment you choose, you'll need to make some changes in your life, including how you eat and plan your activities. But with the help of your health care team, family, and friends, you can lead a full, active life. Top When Your Kidneys Fail Healthy kidneys clean your blood by removing excess fluid, minerals, and wastes. They also make hormones that keep your bones strong and your blood healthy. When your kidneys fail, harmful wastes build up in your body, your blood pressure may rise, and your body may retain excess fluid and not make enough red blood cells. When this happens, you need treatment to replace the work of your failed kidneys.

105. ESRD QUIZ ESRD Quiz. 1. Choose the correct answer The main functions of dialysis are a. Remove waste products from the body b. Remove excess fluids c. Remove excess http://www.nephron.com/esrdquiz.html

ESRD Quiz Choose the correct answer: The main functions of dialysis are a. Remove waste products from the body b. Remove excess fluids c. Remove excess minerals such as potassium d. Stimulate insulin and digestive hormones 1. a+b+c 2. b only 3. all of the above The serum phosphorus can be controlled with phosphate binders. True False The blood pressure may be controlled by achieving and maintaining a true dry weight. True False Missing dialysis treatments may lead to hyperkalemia. True False Blood pressure can be controlled by (choose all that apply): a. Watching fluids and salt between dialysis b. Achieving a true dry weight c. Taking blood pressure medication 1. a+c only 2. b only 3. all of the above Dialysis adequacy depends upon size of dialyzer, treatment duration, access flow and body volume True False The active form of vitamin D can stimulate the parathyroid glands. True False Once on dialysis, the low protein diet should be discontinued. True False Serum albumin is a marker of nutrition in kidney patients.

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