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  1. DaVita(Alabama)-looking for Staff RN New Grad will train

    anurseadvocate replied to kaeanna's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I would, as I stated, be very aware that you have a license to protect. I recall, that the regulations only require 6 months of experience to be in charge --- be careful because lives are in your...

  2. DaVita(Alabama)-looking for Staff RN New Grad will train

    anurseadvocate replied to kaeanna's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    My experience and my opinion, as a result of my experience with many RNs new to Davita --The federal requirements are minimal for RNs to be in charge of a unit. My ONLY advice would be the...

  3. Someone Who Works In Dialysis-Vietnam Vet

    anurseadvocate replied to NDXUFan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    As far as I am concerned, the money spent on the Renal Networks should go towards supporting various aspects of patient care. Over the years, I have learned that when patients contact the Networks,...

  4. Point of View From a Dialysis Patient-No, It Is Not Me

    anurseadvocate replied to NDXUFan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have found, as many others, that the ESRD Networks at not as valuable as CMS believes. I have known of many situations where they have NOT helped... Indiana University -- was under state and...

  5. Point of View From a Dialysis Patient-No, It Is Not Me

    anurseadvocate replied to NDXUFan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    TraumaRUs, I understand those are problem patients, but I am aware of those patients who are labeled as 'problem', 'troublemakers', etc when they bring forth concerns related to delivery of care. This...

  6. Point of View From a Dialysis Patient-No, It Is Not Me

    anurseadvocate replied to NDXUFan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I think the poster is attempting to state that if a patient 'rocks the boat', so to speak, e.g. being proactive, that often this results in staff retaliation against the patient -- This DOES happen...

  7. Need Info On Davita..........

    anurseadvocate replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    TraumaRUs, you are absolutely correct - however, the reality is much different. Many staff, excluding management, never see a copy of the survey findings -- when ask management, they are given many...

  8. Need Info On Davita..........

    anurseadvocate replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    In all due respect, TraumaRUs, dialysis facility survey inspections, conducted by the state, are NOT readily via state-run sites. There are ONLY a few states, one being PA and maybe CO. however,...

  9. Need Info On Davita..........

    anurseadvocate replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Please note the above -- I felt I needed to address this -- This is NOT self promotion but education for those who work in dialysis, or those who want to work in dialysis. Often, those working in...

  10. Need Info On Davita..........

    anurseadvocate replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You should ask for a copy of the facility's most recent survey (inspection). Then, you can get an idea of what problems exist in the unit you are thinking about joining -- It takes years to be an...

  11. going rate of pay for dialysis nurses

    anurseadvocate replied to aellisrn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    If you go to monster nursing forum, don't know the web addy, they can provide salaries for all areas in the US - If you are looking for dialysis pay rates, you can check the facilities inspection...

  12. Need Info On Davita..........

    anurseadvocate replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Exactly WHAT IS the big picture? Curious - thanks

  13. Need Info On Davita..........

    anurseadvocate replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Take a look at some Davita surveys www.qualitysafepatientcare.com This gives an idea about Davita's training / education program as well as ongoing inservices and supervision in

  14. Advice: Profile or Not?

    anurseadvocate replied to awheat's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I congratulate you on being an advocate for your patient. The behavior of your charge nurse is something I have seen alot -- a lack of respect for the patient, a lack of understanding of the diaysis...

  15. Anyone working for FMC annoyed by this?

    anurseadvocate replied to CocoaGirl's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    As I understand, the facility administrators receive a hefty bonus if they can save money... the floor staff gets zilch nothing...this is what I have been told, not sure if it is accurate. One would...

  16. FMC

    anurseadvocate replied to MJB2010's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Goodness -- I was aware of patient retaliation by staff, however, this certainly seems like staff retaliation by upper level management. It is shameful that those who want to advocate for patients are...

  17. Lufkin Dialysis Davita Unit - Texas

    anurseadvocate posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Wondering if anyone is following the Davita Lufkin Dialysis Case --- As nurses and concerned individuals, one must ask if this nurse is not a scapegoat for Davita ?? If there were witnesses who...

  18. Davita Lufkin dialysis unit

    anurseadvocate posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Is anyone following the Davita - Lufkin, Texas fiasco. Am interested in your

  19. Your Facility Survey (Inspection) Report

    anurseadvocate posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hello All; I was just curious --- As you know, your facility has an inspection every three years, conducted by the state, acting as CMS' agent. However, many states are not able to comply with the CMS...

  20. The Bundle - what are you telling patients???

    anurseadvocate replied to traumaRUs's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I agree and this is quite concerning. Patients are totally unaware and have not been adequately prepared, in my opinion. In fact, I recently saw that Davita is giving to patients an informational...

  21. The Bundle - what are you telling patients???

    anurseadvocate replied to traumaRUs's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    There should be, one would think, a FAQ sheet from the Networks that can be given to patients, or even from CMS. This FAQ sheet would explain to patients what they will not be paying for if they did...

  22. Dialysis Care Exposed in the Media

    anurseadvocate replied to anurseadvocate's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    There is a series at Propublic and it is an ongoing series. Unfortunately, as the comments suggest, this type of care as well as other less-than-safe care is, in fact, delivered to many patients in...

  23. Dialysis Care Exposed in the Media

    anurseadvocate posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am wondering how many of you recently saw the series of articles that is being published by Propublic on dialysis care in the United States. I was shocked to read all of it but encouraged to see...

  24. The Bundle - what are you telling patients???

    anurseadvocate replied to traumaRUs's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I think it is important to educate patients on the 'bundling' rule. However, what is disturbing to me is the following: CMS published the 'bundling' rule in the Federal Register. Once a proposed rule...

  25. Your Facility Survey (Inspection) Report

    anurseadvocate replied to anurseadvocate's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    WOW, the surveys are suppose to every three