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A Newsletter from Quality Insights Renal Network 3
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Welcome to the July 2019 issue of the Quality Insights Renal Network 3 e-newsletter.
In this issue, we bring you information about an executive order to advance kidney health in America, information about vocational rehabilitation, upcoming webinar opportunities, CMS updates, upcoming events and more. Please
contact us
with any questions, concerns or suggestions.
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 president signs executive order to advance kidney health in america
On Wednesday, July 10, 2019 President Trump signed an executive order with goals to:
- Reduce the development of ESRD by 25% by 2030
- 80% of incident ESRD patients receive home dialysis or a preemptive kidney transplant by 2025
- Standardize organ procurement procedures to double the number of kidneys available for transplant by 2030
- Remove financial barriers for living kidney donors
- Encourage the development of the artificial kidney
- Restructure payment models to incentivize kidney disease prevention, home dialysis and transplantation
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FACILITY-LED PATIENT EDUCATION TOPIC OF THE MONTH: vocational rehabilitation
We will provide a Network 3 Patient Education Sheet each month in 2019. Please provide all of your patients with this education sheet each month. Also, we ask that you please encourage your facility's Patient Representatives to pass out this educational information.
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 17th annual rsn essay contest announced
The Renal Support Network's (RSN) 17th Annual Essay Contest is now open for submissions. For 17 years, this contest has inspired many people and let them know they are not alone in the battle with kidney disease. This year the theme is Kidney Warriors: How do you fight this battle and win?
First, second and third place winners receive cash prizes. Winning essays and will be published online and in RSN's Live&Give magazine. First Prize: $500, Second Prize: $300, Third Prize: $100. Submissions are now open through August 10, 2019.
Download the flyer or learn more on the website.
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cdc/strive announces free infection control training courses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced the launch of the first two of 11 new infection control training courses,
Hand Hygiene
and
Competency-Based Training
. These courses are part of the new
States Targeting Reduction in Infections via Engagement (STRIVE)
curriculum intended for the infection prevention team, hospital leaders, clinical educators, nurse and physician managers, environmental services managers, all patient care staff, and patient/family advisors. Additional courses will be launched over the summer.
These training courses were developed by national infection prevention experts led by the Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET) for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
All courses are free and offer continuing education (CE).
The STRIVE curriculum will include over forty individual training modules grouped into 11 courses that focus on Foundational and Targeted infection prevention strategies.
Foundational Infection Prevention Strategies
Targeted Infection Prevention Strategies
- Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Bacteremia
- Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI)
- Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)
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| CMS Updates |
esrd quality incentive program payment year 2020 preview period now open
The End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program (ESRD QIP) Payment Year (PY) 2020 Preview Period opened Monday, July 22, 2019 and will close on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Facilities should use this 30-day period to review their PSR and submit clarification questions or a formal inquiry. CMS recommends that facilities submit any clarification questions and/or systemic clarification questions in a timely manner in order to receive a response prior to the close of the preview period.
For further assistance regarding the ESRD QIP Preview Period, please visit the ESRD QIP page at www.QualityNet.org
. Check out the ESRD QIP Q&A Tool.
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dhhs issues memo on premium withholding issues for some medicare advantage and drug program
A memo from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) describes an error that may impact some Medicare plan enrollees.
View the memo for more information.
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ich cahps reminder and resources
Remember to check the official web site for the ICH CAHPS Survey regularly for updated information about the ICH CAHPS Survey. Also, consider checking out the following resources:
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| Upcoming Events |
save the date: ncc peer connection call
The ESRD National Coordinating Center (NCC) is hosting an upcoming national Peer Connection call in the month of July which will focus on caregiving.
Calls are operator assisted and intended only for patients and family members. Events will be recorded and made available on the
NCC website
after the call.
Upcoming Peer Connection Call Date:
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 Nj Sharing Network announces #donationneedsdiversity initiative with upcoming events
The NJ Sharing Network announced the launch of its #DonationNeedsDiversity initiative to honor the generosity of multicultural donors and their families and highlight the critical need for people from diverse communities to register as organ and tissue donors. A variety of activities, events and additional ways to get involved this summer are included below.
Cultural Potluck Luncheon
691 Central Avenue, New Providence
Wednesday, July 31, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
This event is free. Please bring a favorite dish from your culture. Learn more and register.
Live Healthy & Move
Military Park, 51 Park Place, Newark
Saturday, August 17, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This event is free and includes health screenings, fitness activities, nutrition info and family fun. Learn more. Download the event brochure.
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American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) National Patient Meeting
Celebrating this patient organization's 50th anniversary, the AAKP National Patient Meeting is the largest event of its kind in the U.S., providing both patients and care partners with access to the most accurate and timely disease information through direct interaction, educational sessions and an extensive exhibit hall. This year's meeting agenda will focus on relevant information critical to those impacted by kidney diseases and highlight the latest in research and innovations in the renal space. AAKP will host a diverse line-up of speakers crossing all sectors of the kidney community including the Federal government; the U.S. Congress, academia; industry; allied kidney organizations and associations; patients and other various stakeholders.
September 6-8, 2019
Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill
Washington, DC
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Resources
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special edition of KCER Watch now Available
The KCER Watch June newsletter is full of important information for facilities and patients coming into the Hurricane Season. The newsletter addresses the following topics.
- Preparation for the 2019 Hurricane Season
- Developing an Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Building an Emergency Kit
- Assembling Items for a Three-day Emergency Diet
- ESRD NCC Patient Grant Library
- Download for the What If... KCER Awareness Campaign
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health literacy resources now available
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 kpac offers brochure to help get the word out about new depression toolkit
The Forum of ESRD Networks' Kidney Patient Advisory Council (KPAC) has developed a brochure to help market a new Depression Toolkit. The brochure provides an overview of the content and how to download the Toolkit from the Forum website. Please share this brochure - preferably in color, if possible - with your patients.
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home dialysis central announces new blog
Home Dialysis Central is an online resource for all matters related to home dialysis. You can subscribe to their informative blog, KidneyViews, to receive the latest professional viewpoints on important topics affecting the care provided to people with renal disease. Recent posts include:
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medication conversion guide now available
A Medication Conversion Guide was developed by members of the Medical Review Board for IPRO ESRD Network of New England (Network 1). The Forum's Medical Advisory Council (MAC) finalized and approved the Guide for national use by all dialysis facilities and providers.
The Guide was developed partly in response to concerns expressed by dialysis patients who did not receive their current medications while visiting other dialysis facilities.
This tool is intended to assist physicians to convert the dose of a medication a patient is currently receiving, to a substitute medication that is available, or less costly. Medications converted using this tool must be approved or ordered by the patient's Nephrologist, however, we encourage all care providers and patients to share this guide with their care teams.
Download the free guide.
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