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The following resources may be ordered from MARC by mail, phone, fax or e-mail request at:

Mid-Atlantic Renal Coalition
1527 Huguenot Road
Midlothian, VA 23113
Ph: 804.794.3757
Fx: 804.794.3793
Email: marc@nw5.esrd.net

Please note that some documents in this section are presented in Adobe pdf format. Download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader for free.


CDC Recommendations
Recommendations for Preventing Transmission of Infections Among Chronic Hemodialysis Patients issued by the Centers for Disease Control on April 27, 2001.

Overview of CDC's Campaign to Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance in Healthcare Settings Adobe PDF (.pdf)

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Council Meeting Presentations
2008 Council Meeting Presentations
Council Meeting Presentation Archive

Dialysis Facility Compare
Medicare's Dialysis Facility Compare website provides information on dialysis facilties in the U.S. Healthcare professionals can use DFC to...

  • Review the performance of dialysis facilities in your area
  • Find ways to improve quality
  • Answer patients’ questions and educate them about their dialysis facility choices
  • Learn more about services provided by dialysis facilities in your area
If the information provided is inaccurate, please contact the Network office to make corrections.

Dialysis Facility Staff Update
Update your facility's staff contacts online!
The Network also has available a Position Statement regarding facility Disaster Contacts.

Dialysis Keeps People with Kidney Failure Alive (formerly "Know Your Number"):
This CMS brochure provides information on how to check the adequacy of your hemodialysis, and what to do if it is not adequate. Single copies are free.

Emergency Preparedness
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services resources for dialysis facilities and patients (in English and Spanish versions) on general emergency/evacuation planning and information for bioterrorism/disaster planning. Printed copies of both manuals are available upon request from MARC. Visit our emergency preparedness page for more resources.

End-Of-Life
Advance Care Planning: For the Dialysis Patient and their Family
This brochure was developed by the Mid-Atlantic Renal Coalition and the Academy for Educational Development, with funding by CMS, to serve as a guide for patients and their families as they discuss options for future care. If you would like copies of the brochure, download an order form for the Advance Care Planning brochure and submit it to the Network office.


Microsoft PowerPoint Slide Show (.pps)
Incorporating Palliative Care Into Your Dialysis Unit
Why the Nephrology Community Should Care about End-of-Life Care


Adobe PDF (.pdf)
Incorporating Palliative Care Into Your Dialysis Unit
Why the Nephrology Community Should Care about End-of-Life Care

In-Service Training Modules
These modules are designed to be used by dialysis center staff responsible for conducting in-service training, such as nurse educators and trainers. The training topics were selected and designed for patient care staff, specifically dialysis technicians and LPNs who work on the floor. The trainings aim to build their skills in communication to promote better customer service and client satisfaction. Topics include: Professionalism in Dialysis Care, Patient-Centered Care, When Patients Have Concerns, Fistula First, and Caring through the End.

Medicare Issues & Answers brochure
The Medicare Issues and Answers brochure clarifies misconceptions regarding Medicare coverage and answers several commonly asked questions. Singles copies are free.

Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D)
Information for providers and patients is available on our Medicare Prescription Drug Plan webpage.

Patient Grievance Policy Brochure
The Patient Grievance Policy brochure contains the rights and responsibilities of an ESRD patient, the grievance procedures and the Network responsibilities to the ESRD patient. Single copies are free.

Prevention and Management of Bacterial Infections Task Force
Overview of Network 5's Prevention and Management of Bacterial Infections Task Force and position on Admission of VRE/MRSA Colonized or Positive Patients to Network 5 Dialysis Facilities.

Professionalism
Microsoft PowerPoint Slide Show (.pps)
Basics of Patient - Centered Care 

Polishing Up on Professionalism
Professionalism in the Workplace


Adobe PDF (.pdf)
Basics of Patient - Centered Care
Polishing Up on Professionalism
Professionalism in the Workplace


Provider List

This is a list of all dialysis facilities, their addresses, phone numbers, types of centers and training services offered. Single copy cost: $10.00

We also have a Facility List card, which lists the name of each dialysis and transplant facility along with their Medicare Provider numbers. Available at no charge.

Subpart U Regulations

Subpart U Regulations (2003) set forth the requirements for dialysis providers to meet Medicare health and safety standards. See pages 138-158 of this regulation. File is 816 KB - please wait for it to open. Single copies are free.

Transplant
The United Network for Organ Sharing's (UNOS) Transplant Living website is available to assist patients and their families before, during, and after transplantation.

Tuberculosis
This brochure i
s an overview of CDC guidelines addressing tuberculosis screening and management in healthcare facilities. Single copy cost: $5.00

University of Michigan 2006 Dialysis Facility Reports

Click to view or download the Guide to 2007 Dialysis Facility Reports.

Vascular Access/Fistula First Resources
Contact us or download an order form to obtain materials to assist your facility in increasing AV Fistula rates. Below are links to some Vascular Access/Fistula First educational resources:

Microsoft PowerPoint Slide Show (.pps)
AV Access in the Hemodialysis Patient (2.46MB)
Dialysis Access "Catheters, Grafts, Fistulas...Oh My"
Duc Vascular Access Monitoring
Vascular Access
Vascular Access for Hemodialysis (6 MB)

Adobe PDF (.pdf)
AV Access in the Hemodialysis Patient
Dialysis Access "Catheters, Grafts, Fistulas...Oh My"
Duc Vascular Access Monitoring
Vascular Access
Vascular Access for Hemodialysis (1.3 MB)

Vocational Rehabilitation Resources
The Vocational Rehabilitation Resources flyer lists the vocational rehabilitation resources for Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

Vocational Rehabilitation Microsoft PowerPoint Slide Show (.pps)
Vocational Rehabilitation Adobe PDF (.pdf)

VRE (Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus)
This brochure is the result of Network 5's Medical Review Board Workgroup on Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus in consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It provides an introduction, types of VRE infections, Hepatitis B versus VRE precautions and isolation precaution guidelines. Single copy cost: $5.00

Water Quality Testing Chart
Based on the current AAMI standards for hemodialysis systems and for hemodialyzer reuse, the Water Quality Testing Chart provides a quick reference guide for use in the dialysis facility water treatment area.

WebEx Training Sessions
The Network office conducts online educational sessions with facilities for basic training regarding Network requirements and quality improvement projects.

Working With Non-Compliant and Abusive Patients

The Working with Non-Compliant and Abusive Patients manual was developed by Network 5 as a resource for facility staff who may provide services to difficult, noncompliant and, occasionally, dangerous patients. Single copy cost: $5.00 (inside NW 5), $10.00 (outside NW 5)

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804.794.3757
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