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October 2, 2008
New Ticket to Work regulations released!
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced improvements to the Ticket to Work Program. Under the program, the
Social Security Administration (SSA) issues tickets to eligible beneficiaries who, in turn, may choose to assign those tickets to an Employment Network (EN) of their choice to obtain employment services, vocational rehabilitation services, or other support services necessary to achieve a vocational (work) goal. Changes to the program were published in the Federal Register on May 20, 2008, and went into effect on July 21, 2008. Download an overview of the Ticket to Work Program and its improvements, or obtain additional information about the program on the SSA's website at:
http://www.ssa.gov/work/newregs.html
http://www.ssa.gov/work/whatsnew.html
September 16, 2008
As of July 2008, with 100% of facilities reporting, Network 5's AV-fistula rate was 47.1%! Learn more about the Fistula First project.
September 10, 2008
September 21-27, 2008, is National Adult Immunization Awareness Week, sponsored by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. Download a comprehensive Campaign Kit.
August 21, 2008
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM). NPM is held each September and is designed to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities. NPM is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Ready Campaign. To learn more about what you can do in your facility and at home, visit the Ready website. For tools and resources specific to dialysis, check out MARC's emergency preparedness webpage.
August 1, 2008
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)! The goal of NIAM is to increase awareness about immunizations across the life span, from infants to the elderly. To learn more about NIAM and how you can promote immunization in your community, visit the Centers for Disease Control & Preventions' (CDC) NIAM webpage.
July 16, 2008
As of July 2008, with 100% of facilities reporting, Network 5's AV-fistula rate was 47.1%! Learn more about the Fistula First project.
July 14, 2008
On July 14, 2008, Fairfax Dialysis Center located at 8316 Arlington Boulevard in Fairfax, Virginia, was forced to temporarily suspend its operations due to extensive water damage in the facility. Patients were transferred to other area dialysis facilities, and the facility reopened on August 9, 2008.
April 16, 2008
On April 15, 2008, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the revised Conditions for Coverage for ESRD Facilities. This final rule reflects the advances in dialysis technology and standard care practices since the requirements were last revised in their entirety in 1976. The provisions of the final rule are effective October 14, 2008.
March 1, 2008
In March 2008, Network 5 launched its 5-Diamond Patient Safety Program to draw attention to improving patient safety values among dialysis facility staff and patients. To learn more about the program and apply to participate, visit the 5-Diamond Patient Safety Program webpage.
Newsletters
MARC produces a number of informational newsletters for physicians, dialysis facility staff, and patients. You can download the most recent issues below. For prior years, visit our newsletter archive. You may also sign up to receive newsletters via email.
REMARCS
INFORMED
Patient REMARCS
Patient Coordinator REMARCS
Quality REMARCS Archive (prior to October 2006)
Data REMARCS Archive (prior to October 2006)
Transplant REMARCS Archive (prior to October 2006)
Social Work REMARCS Archive (prior to October 2006)
REMARCS
The REMARCS newsletter is a general newsletter that is distributed quarterly to dialysis facility staff. It provides information on current and upcoming Network 5 activities. In October 2006, the Quality REMARCS, Data REMARCS, Transplant REMARCS, and Social Work REMARCS newsletters were all integrated into one comprehensive REMARCS newsletter.
Spring 2008
Winter 2008
Information Network FOR Medical Directors (INFORMED)
INFORMED was developed in April 1998 as a part of the Mid-Atlantic Renal Coalition's commitment to improve adequacy and engage physicians in Network activities. INFORMED is an electronic newsletter designed to increase information exchange with Network 5 medical directors and practicing nephrologists. The goal is to provide current information that will benefit practices and patients in the Network area.
September 2008
August 2008
July 2008
June 2008
May 2008
April 2008
March 2008
February 2008
January 2008
Patient REMARCS and
Patient Coordinator REMARCS
Patient REMARCS is a newsletter for patients. Copies are sent semi-annually to dialysis facility staff to distribute to patients. Patient Coordinator REMARCS is a newsletter sent to each facility's patient coordinator twice a year. Each patient coordinator is asked to make it available to other patients. Topics in each newsletter include information about patient issues such as:
- Traveling
- Educational opportunities
- Improving dialysis
- Working while on dialysis
- Transplantation
- Resources
- Feature articles written by patients
Patient REMARCS
Patient Coordinator REMARCS
Go to Patient Coordinator REMARCS Archive
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