The Mid-Atlantic Renal Coalition believes it is important for each dialysis facility to incorporate patient safety into its organizational culture. To help promote patient safety values, MARC has implemented 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.
Download the 5-Diamond Patient Safety Program brochure
This interactive program is designed so that each dialysis facility that completes one (1) module and submits documentation (i.e., Project Reporting Form) about how it implemented the module and the outcome(s) acheived, along with any required supporting documentation, to MARC receives one (1) "Diamond."* A maximum of 5 Diamonds may be awarded to a facility within the participation period. All participating facilities that receive at least 1 Diamond are recognized as follows:
1 - 4 Diamond Facilities Facility accomplishment written in REMARCS newsletter Facility recognized on the Network's website 5 Diamond Facilities Facility accomplishment written in REMARCS newsletter Facility recognized on the Network's website Special recognition at MARC's 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
Facilities that acheived 5-Diamond status during the last program year, may renew Diamond status by re-applying, repeating the mandatory Patient Safety Principles module, and completing two (2) additional modules of their choosing. All past and present Diamond status facilities are posted on the website.
This program is endorsed by the American Nephrology Nurses' Association (ANNA) and the Renal Physicians Association (RPA).
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