Patient Resource List
National Vascular Access Improvement Initiative, Network Coordinating Center
Los Angeles, California, USA
This is a comprehensive list of resources for patients and their families on vascular access for hemodialysis including websites, written materials, and videos.
Background
This tool was developed by the Tools and Resources subcommittee of the National Vascular Access Improvement Initiative (NVAII). The subcommittee worked together to create a toolkit to support the work of the renal community in improving vascular access to hemodialysis patients. All documents were created and/or modified by committee members, and reviewed and edited by the committee leadership including NVAII clinical chair, Lawrence Spergel, MD, FACS.
Directions
Download the tool for complete information.
Related Changes
Educate Caregivers and Patients
Review Vascular Access as Part of Routine Organizational Improvement Processes
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Staff Resource List
National Vascular Access Improvement Initiative, Network Coordinating Center
Los Angeles, California, USA
A comprehensive list of resources related to vascular access for medical staff including websites, written materials, and videos.
Background
This tool was developed by the Tools and Resources subcommittee of the National Vascular Access Improvement Initiative (NVAII). The subcommittee worked together to create a toolkit to support the work of the renal community in improving vascular access to hemodialysis patients. All documents were created and/or modified by committee members, and reviewed and edited by the committee leadership including NVAII clinical chair, Lawrence Spergel, MD, FACS.
Directions
Download the tool for complete information.
Related Changes
Educate Caregivers and Patients
Review Vascular Access as Part of Routine Organizational Improvement Processes
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Best Access Procedures from the Dialysis Unit's Viewpoint
National Vascular Access Improvement Initiative, Network Coordinating Center
Los Angeles, California, USA
This slide presentation outlines the benefits of arteriovenous (AV) fistulae and the critical steps necessary to ensure successful placement, maturation, and use. Tips for cannulation are also included.
Background
Lesley C. Dinwiddie, MSN, RN, FNP, CNN, is a nephrology nurse consultant specializing in vascular access for hemodialysis education and research. In addition to being a member of the Clinical Performance Measures Vascular Access Subcommittee, she is a reviewer for the journals Nephrology Nursing Journal and Dialysis & Transplantation. Ms. Dinwiddie is the president-elect of the American Nephrology Nurses Association (2004).
Directions
Download and use this PowerPoint presentation to educate facility or hospital staff on the benefits of AV fistulae.
Related Changes
Establish Processes for Monitoring and Maintenance to Ensure Adequate Access Function
Educate Caregivers and Patients
Review Vascular Access as Part of Routine Organizational Improvement Processes
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