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  1. What should EVERY nurse know about Dialysis

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

    Some dialysis units let patients eat, others do not. As far as eating foods with potassium, phosphorus, etc. I would certainly have the Dietician go over the diet with the patient. It is very...

  2. Investigative Reporter Exposes care in dialysis units

    anurseadvocate posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    This is going to be an ongoing series starting today. It exposes the care that is given in many,many dialysis facilities. Has your unit received word from corporate yet?...

  3. Investigative Reporter Exposes care in dialysis units

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

    This is of great interest to those working in dialysis. Be prepared for upcoming

  4. Investigative Reporter Exposes care in dialysis units

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

    This has really hit hard and the comments are worth looking at. The level of concern for patient safety is

  5. Your Facility Survey (Inspection) Report

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

    what state are you in? Many states are behind schedule of every three

  6. Investigative Reporter Exposes care in dialysis units

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

    If you go to the ProPublic site they have all the series of articles as well as the KCP damage control press release. you can also go to fixdialysis.com to see other comments and billpeckham.com...

  7. I need some information

    anurseadvocate replied to Sarah010101's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    If you have gone through various rotations, e.g. OB/GYN, psych, etc. is there a particular area that you like? Not working directly in a hospital, I would guess that the Renal Services, as it sounds,...

  8. What should EVERY nurse know about Dialysis

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

    Infection control education as that is the number two killer of dialysis patients. Dietary restrictions, collaborate with the dialysis

  9. Dealing with the Renal Floor

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

    NewbieKim, you will make the difference, ... it just takes one to make a difference... Just do not let yourself get caught up in the thinking that many have who have, what I call, gotten hard........

  10. BP on dialysis vascular access arm? What happens?

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

    New Grad,, good for you for asking... having worked in health care for some thirty years, there are many who would not ask.. any question is a good question and shows that the person asking cares.......

  11. dialysis facility surveys

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

    No problem. I guess my passion for quality safe care is more than I can state. I have been deeply involved in advocacy and I truly know that there are facilities that provide the best care for their...

  12. dialysis facility surveys

    anurseadvocate posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Well, I just finished reading the survey reports for dialysis units in California.. WOW, even with the new Conditions the mistakes are terrible. I can't understand why? Staff not following...

  13. Davita working environment?

    anurseadvocate replied to NavyNurse92's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I admire what you have stated because the situation with techs happens alot and it is unfortunate. Those who work in very good units where things are according to what they should be do not understand...

  14. Dealing with the Renal Floor

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

    I have to differ. It is not okay to generalize that all patients, if I understand correctly the posts, are non compliant. There are many reasons for non compliance and perhaps finding out why the...

  15. dialysis facility surveys

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

    As an added note, I dont think that i stated anything was filled out by patients and mentioned Conditions. I also did not state that surveys were handed out, nor did I say anything about a patient's...

  16. dialysis facility surveys

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

    That is not what I said. I think you misinterpreted. I am speaking of the 'surveys' that are conducted by the state on behalf of CMS. These are called 'surveys'. The facilities are inspected by...

  17. What skills do Dialysis nurses use?

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

    One of the problems is that the federal regulations only require minimal amount of time in dialysis before one is put in charge of a unit. This can be dangerous and if a new nurse to dialysis is in a...

  18. CLINIC MANAGER PAY-Fresenius

    anurseadvocate replied to thanson809's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    To the person who stated they have never seen a good FMC unit, can you describe what your thinking is of a 'good'

  19. LPNs in acute dialysis

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

    You can check with the licensing agency or whatever agency oversees the acute facility you refer to.. e.g. hospital. It is my understanding that most hospitals only have RNs do the treatments on...

  20. Cleaning urinary catheters

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

    I can only address the following ---Also, since perineal care is not usually a priority here, is it appropriate for me to want to do it well? I mean it sort of violates some sort of unspoken rule in...

  21. Would appreciate advice please

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

    In addition to what Trish stated it is my understanding that (1) training of new staff is about 9-12 weeks of classroom (2) Preceptor on floor is a RN and a tech (3) The Conditions only require...

  22. Dialysis Facility Survey/Inspection reports

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

    Tish, can you share the link. I am aware that there are only a few states, to recall, ie PA, I think, that post this information,, maybe Texas.. . But, generally these surveys are NOT posted. When a...

  23. Dialysis Facility Survey/Inspection reports

    anurseadvocate posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hello All: Just wondering how many of you have had the opportunity to read you facility's survey report that is conducted by the state. The survey, of course, is suppose to be every three years, per...

  24. foot stools, foot rests on dialysis chairs

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

    FMC is on top of the removal of foot platforms and working diligently to ensure that all patients are in a safe environment and comfortable.

  25. foot stools, foot rests on dialysis chairs

    anurseadvocate posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Most of the dialysis chairs have a foot rest/foot stool that can be pulled out for patients to place their feet on e.g. the bottom of patient's feet are on this foot stool. This is especially great...