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CONTACT US
For resources or technical  assistance on the Chronic Kidney disease Project, call 1.800.564.7490 and ask for a member of the CKD Team or email CKDTeam@fmqai.com. | |
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Making System Level Changes in your Practice
Making system level changes in your practice is as simple as sharing educational materials on chronic kidney disease with your patients. Don't let the con notation of "system level changes" scare you away. They are simple processes that can be made to improve the identification, treatment and early referral of patients with CKD.
Remember to complete your System Level Change Identification Form that was included with your welcome packet or click here to complete your system-level change form. |
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Arteriovenous Fistulas (AVF) Are The Gold Standard For Vascular Access An AVF is the surgical connection of an artery to a vein, usually in the forearm or arm, created in patients requiring maintenance hemodialysis.
AVFs should be considered first for every patient needing hemodialysis. AVFs last longer, need less rework or repairs, and are associated with lower rates of infection, hospitalization and death.
The National Kidney Foundation / Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) national practice guidelines, updated in July 2006, recommend greater than 65% of hemodialysis patients have a functioning AVF.
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What's New for 2009 Physician Reporting Quality Initiative
CMS has released a new fact sheet that includes important information about the 2009 PQRI. Similar to the 2008 PQRI, eligible professionals can choose whether to report quality measures data through claims submission or through a qualified PQRI registry. In addition, eligible professionals can choose to report on individual quality measures or on measures groups. For more information, click here. |
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The Medicare Quality Improvement Organization
 FMQAI serves as the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization and End Stage Renal Disease Network (ESRD Network 7) for Florida. With a strong reputation as a leader in facilitating change and collaboration, FMQAI implements projects and conducts case review activities to improve care across all settings, including dialysis and transplant facilities.
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