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5-Diamond Patient Safety Program

Missed Treatments

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OBJECTIVE:
To decrease the number of missed treatments due to non-adherence. Non-adherence would be those situations in which the patient had a choice to attend or not attend. Situations such as hospitalization or vacationing at another unit would not penalize the patient.
ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR DIAMOND STATUS:
  • Complete an in-service training module (PowerPoint Presentation) on missed treatments/patient non-compliance.
  • Track individual patient missed days.
  • Provide feedback reports to patients indicating the number of days missed and percent of actual treatments received vs. prescribed.
  • Educate patients about the difference between normal kidney function (168 hours/week), dialysis (approx. 12 hours/week), and their actual treatment received.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
  • Create a game where patients can compete for recognition, nominal prizes/awards, or privileges by not missing treatment.
  • Develop an activity that addresses shortened treatments.
  • Educate staff about barriers to adherence and how to communicate more effectively with patients to encourage change.
TOOLS/
RESOURCES:
MEASURE(S):
  • 100% of staff in-serviced on missed treatments.
  • Decrease the total number of missed treatments by >10%.
  • Sustain the improvement of decreased total number of missed treatments by >10% for at least 3 months.

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After you have completed the Missed Treatments module and have documented the required measures, please complete and submit to the Network Office:

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Heather Cecil, at hcecil@nw5.esrd.net or by fax at 804.794.3793.

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