The Mid-Atlantic Renal Coalition believes
it is important for each dialysis facility to incorporate
patient safety into their organizational culture. To help
promote patient safety values, MARC is implementing the 5-Diamond
Patient Safety Program. The goal of this
program is to help dialysis facilities better implement patient
safety principles among both staff and patients.
This interactive program is designed so that
each dialysis facility that completes one module and submits
documentation (i.e. write up about how you implemented the
module and the outcome acheived) to MARC, will recieve one
"diamond", with a maximum of 5 diamonds awarded
to a facility within the participation period. All participating
facilities that receive at least 1 diamond, will be recognized
as follows:
1 - 4 Diamond
Facilities ~
Facility accomplishment written in REMARCS newsletter
Facility recognized on the Network's website
5 Diamond ~
Facility accomplishment written in REMARCS newsletter
Facility recognized on the Network's website
Special Recognition at our next Annual Council Meeting
2 Free Passes to attend the next Annual Council Meeting
Letter of recognition from the Board Chair
Plaque to display in the facility
If you are interested in your facility participating
in our new 5-Diamond Patient Safety Program, please
complete our online application
form, or download
an application, and submit it to our office as soon as
possible. Upon reciept the Network Office will review your
application, and send you materials to begin implementing
your first module. You must complete the mandatory Patient
Safety Principles module first, and then you may complete
additional modules in any order. The current program will
begin March 1, 2008.
Program Modules:
*Mandatory module, must be completed first,
by all participants.
Patient Safety Principles*
Decreasing Patient & Provider
Conflict
Emergency Preparedness
Flu Vaccination
Hand Washing (Infection
Control)
Medication Reconciliation
Missed Treatments
Sharps Safety
Slips, Trips, & Falls
There is no charge to participate and you
may complete as few modules as you like. All participants
who complete at least one module will be recognized! This
is a wonderful opportunity for both staff and patients, so
send in your application today! Get recognized for your hard
work and dedication to your patients and their safety!
Program
Press Release
Diamond
Status Facilities
