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ESRD Conditions for Coverage (CfCs)

Overview | Infection Control | Water Treatment | Life Safety Codes | Patient Assessment | Plan of Care | State Survey Agencies

CfC Overview

On April 15, 2008 CMS published updated ESRD Conditions for Coverage. CMS develops CfCs that health care organizations must meet in order to begin and continue participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. These minimum health and safety standards are the foundation for improving quality and protecting the health and safety of beneficiaries. You may read the full CfC from the CMS Web site.  

General CfC Information

Acronyms and Abbreviations (pdf 2 pgs)
Complete Conditions for Coverage - From the CMS Web site.  
Transplant Conditions for Coverage
ESRD Program Interpretive Guidance - (pdf - 304 pgs - may be slow to download)
Revised Measures Assesment Tool (pdf)
CfC Frequently Asked Questions - (pdf - 11pgs)
Frequently Asked Questions - Updated September 2009 - (pdf 54 pgs)
CMS Memo Regarding PCT Certification
State PCT Certification Prorgrams with Provisions or Requirements that Meet CMS Approval
National Commercial PCT Certification Programs

Crosswalk: Former Conditions vs. Revised Conditions - (pdf - 186 pgs)

Preparing for the New Medical Director Responsibilities - 2008 Symposium sponsored by network 9/10 and RPA. Free registration is required to listen to this symposium on the HDCN website.
Procedures for ESRD Request for Waivers or Time-Extensions for Certain Conditions for Coverage

Model ESRD Waiver Letter: Isolation Room for Hepatitis B+ Patients

Model ESRD Waiver Letter: Life Safety Code Requirements for a New ESRD Facility Based Upon “Unreasonable Hardship"

Model ESRD Waiver Letter: Qualifications for Medical Director

Webex on Updated Conditions for Coverage presented by Network #15

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Patient Safety

Infection Control Resources
new Infection Control Requirements for Isolation Room/Area
Infection Control Requirements for Dialysis Facilities and Clarification Regarding Guidance on Parenteral Medication Vials
Recommendations for Preventing Transmission of Infections Among Chronic Hemodialysis Patients - from CDC MMWR
Water Treatment Resources
new Contaminate Levels Water Flow Diagram (pdf)
Water Treatment EBCT Calculator (MS Excel)
Monitoring Guidelines for Water Treatment Systems and Dialysate (pdf)
Life Safety Codes
Phasing Implementation of the Life Safety Code Surveys in ESRD Facilities for Calendar Year 2010 - (pdf - 3 pgs)

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Patient Care

Patient Assessment Resources

CMPA Example Questions (interactive pdf - 35 pgs) - Developed by ANNA and NKF
Revised Measures Assesment Tool (pdf)
Initial Nursing Assessment - (MS Word)
Initial Nutrition Assessment - (MS Word)
Initial Psychosocial Assessment - (MS Word)
Nursing Physical Assessment - (MS Word)
Patient Health History Questionnaire - (MS Word)
Re-Assessment Nursing - (MS Word)
Re-Assessment Nutrition - (MS Word)
Re-Assessment Social - (MS Word)
Dialysis Lab Tests at a Glance - (pdf)

Plan of Care Resources

Advance Beneficiary Notice (pdf)
Plan of Care (POC) - (MS Word)
Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Patient Assessment (CMPA) & Plan of Care Overview - (MS Word)
Patients' Rights
Patients' Rights Document
Patients' Rights Document - Spanish version
Survey Tools
ESRD Facilities V-Tags and Identifiers (pdf)
Outline of the Basic ESRD Survey Process (pdf)
 

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State Survey Agencies

State-Specific Licensing Regulations for ESRD Facilities

Arizona Nevada Utah
Colorado New Mexico (Scroll down to find the section for End-Stage Renal Disease Facililties) Wyoming
new Personnel Requirements (pdf)
CMS Memo Regarding PCT Certification
State PCT Certification Prorgrams with Provisions or Requirements that Meet CMS Approval
National Commercial PCT Certification Programs
new Helpful Websites for ESRD Surveyors (pdf)

 

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