Midwest Kidney Network has been dedicated to improving the quality of care for patients with kidney disease. We have worked with ESRD providers to develop and improve the systems and processes within their facilities.
Quality Improvement Strategies
- Provided technical assistance to dialysis facilities.
- Provided facility-specific clinical trends reports to each facility.
- Worked with the Network Medical Review Committee and Executive Committee to recommend treatment goals.
- Developed and conducted quality improvement projects targeting specific patient outcomes.
- Developed new clinical tools and resources.
Quality Improvement Resources
Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) tools were developed by CMS.
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Action Plan template was developed by Midwest Kidney Network.
Tools for implementing key changes from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.