Facility Resources

CMS Data Reporting Systems

(Required by CMS)

• End Stage Renal Disease Quality Reporting System (EQRS)

• National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)

• Dialysis Facility Reports

Federal and State Regulations

• Dialysis Quality, Safety & Oversight

• Conditions for Coverage

• Federal Interpretive Guidelines

• NJ State Regulations

Quality Rating Systems

• Quality Incentive Program (QIP)

• QIP Scores

• Dialysis Facility Reports (DFR)

• Care Compare – 5 Star Rating System

CDC Guidelines for Dialysis Facilities

• Dialysis Core Interventions for Hemodialysis Facilities

• Dialysis Safety

Linked Resources

• Network Goals

• Facility Participation Policy

• Facility – Network Agreement

• Required Postables

• Emergency Preparedness

• Grievances

• Involuntary Transfers & Discharges

Forum of ESRD Networks Medical Advisory Council (MAC) Toolkits

• Main Webpage

• Transitions of Care

• Medication Conversion Guide

• Vaccination Toolkit (Updated January 2020)

• Kidney Transplant Toolkit

• Home Dialysis Toolkit

• Medical Director Toolkit (Inpatient / Outpatient)

• QAPI Toolkit

• Catheter Reduction Toolkit