Project Overview
As directed by CMS, the Network must provide technical assistance to project-participating dialysis facilities on establishing patient council support groups/ new patient adjustment groups; incorporating patient, family and caregiver participation into the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program and governing body of the facility; and with developing policy and procedures related to patient, family and caregiver participation in the patient’s care.
The goal of the project is to increase facility activities related to each of the three areas.
Network Project Lead:
Katy Chappelear, Patient Services Director
kchappelear@nw8.esrd.net
601-813-0752
Tools and Resources
- 2019 Patient & Family Engagement Requirements - Webinar recording - Slides
- Patient Engagement in Action Webinar
- Starting a Support Group: A Social Worker's View
- Simple Steps to Starting a Support Group
- Online Support Groups
- Care Planning Checklist
- Patient Engagement in Research Toolkit
- Blog - Why a Patient and Family Advisory Council Doesn't Make You Patient-Centered