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Renal Network of the Upper Midwest, Inc. (Renal Network 11) is one of eighteen Networks in the U.S., established by the federal government to improve the quality of dialysis and kidney transplant services for people with end–stage renal disease (ESRD). We serve health care consumers and service providers in MI, MN, ND, SD, WI
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- Now you can receive important announcements and valuable information from Network 11 via email. Visit our Email List page to subscribe.
- In early 2010 Network 11 and other ESRD Networks hosted webinar presentations on conflict resolution for dialysis staff and safety in the dialysis unit. Kathi Niccum Ed. D. from Network 9/10 used the theme of "The Patient Whisperer" to describe a person who has the ability to relate to and connect to patients using interpersonal communication skills. Her presentation can be found on our Managing Conflict page. John Gowan, LMSW, discussed common patent complaints related to safety. His presentation can be found on our Patient Safety page.
- The Network 11 Consumer Committee recently developed ‘Stop Sign’ materials for patient and providers. These cards represent a Special Project that the Consumer Committee worked on during 2009. The cards can be used when an ESRD patient is hospitalized to let hospital staff know that the patient has renal issues and will require special care. Samples of the wallet size cards for patients, as well as full page versions of these Stop Signs that can be taped to the hospital wall near their bed are available for download on our Consumer Committee page.
The Elab National 2008 and Trends Report can be found on our Elab page.- Phase 2 of the CROWN Web implementation began on August 3, 2009. Ten facilities from Network 11 are participating. Details are available on the Project CROWN Web site.
- Renal Network 11 and the Upper Midwest Fistula First Coalition conducted an educational WebEx on Understanding Patient Resistance on June 17, 2009. Recorded WebEx presentations from this session and earlier sessions on cannulation and working with surgeons can be found on our Fistula First Resources page.
- Preparing for emergencies. Our site has a wealth of resources, including emergency phone numbers.
- Important alerts - Check this page for important announcements
from CMS, the FDA, and other sources, including
- Pandemic flu — Updated
- Heparin recalls
- CMS has announced a revised implementation plan for CROWN Web (1/19/2009). No Network 11 facilities are included in phase I, which began February 1, 2009. Visit our CROWN Web page for information about this electronic data system.
The Interpretive Guidelines for the new Conditions for Coverage for End-Stage Renal Disease Facilities have been released by CMS.
More information is available on the Network 11 Legislative and Regulatory Updates page.- The Complete Network 11 Provider Directory for 2009 has been posted!
- View the CMS policy on patient information in e-mail.
- The 2007 Annual Report for the Clinical Performance Measures (CPM) Project is available at the CMS CPM Project Web site.
- Revised Recommended Treatment Goals adopted by the Network 11 Medical Review Committee, February 2009.
- New reports available. A report on Preliminary GFR Trends in Wisconsin Laboratories can be found on our CKD Early Referral page. A report of Buttonhole Cannulation Results in Network 11 can be found on our Fistula First Resources page.
- Disaster Preparedness Resources - Resources to assist patients and providers in planning for emergencies
- Resources developed by the Safe and Timely Immunizations Coalition (STIC) have been posted.