Stenosis Surveillance

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OBJECTIVE:	To implement a K-DOQI recommended Stenosis Surveillance program in the dialysis unit that allows for a consistent and continuous evaluation process for AVF and AVG access.
ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR DIAMOND STATUS:	Complete an in-service training module (PowerPoint Presentation) on Stenosis Surveillance. Staff complete the Stenosis Surveillance Pre & Post Test Exercise. Review your facility's Policies and Procedures for stenosis surveillance and identify opportunities for improvement. Trend Stenosis Surveillance methods.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:	Distribute Protect Your Lifeline brochure to patients and their family, to facilitate patient-centered discussion of stenosis surveillance importance. Complete the Protect Your Lifeline Word Challenge Complete the Stenosis Monitoring & Surveillance Word Search Identify accountability and methodology for trending stenosis surveillance. Assign a Vascular Access Manager and assemble a Vascular Access team.
TOOLS/ RESOURCES:	In-Service Training Module: Stenosis Surveillance Optional PowerPoint Presentation: Vascular Access and the Conditions for Coverage. What you must do (with Speaker Notes) Vascular Access Stenosis Surveillance Pre- and Post-Tests K-DOQI Stenosis Surveillance Guidelines and Recommendations PDSA Worksheet Vascular Access Monitoring and the Conditions for Coverage - Requirements Protect Your Lifeline brochure including a patient vascular access record Protect Your Lifeline Word Challenge Stenosis Surveillance Change Concepts Understanding Your Hemodialysis Access Options - AAKP brochure available in English and Spanish How is your Facility Monitoring Venous Stenosis? worksheet Stenosis Monitoring & Surveillance Word Search and ANSWERS Stenosis Surveillance Tracking Tool
MEASURE(S):	100% of staff in-serviced on Stenosis Surveillance 100% of staff complete the Vascular Access Stenosis Surveillance Pre- and Post-Tests Submit a de-identified Stenosis Tracking Tool for trending of stenosis surveillance

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After you have completed the Stenosis Surveillance module and have documented the required measures, please complete and submit to your Network Office:

• Completed Project Reporting Form
• In-service attendance log
• Vascular Access Stenosis Surveillance Pre- and Post-Tests
• De-Identified Stenosis Tracking Tool for trending of stenosis surveillance

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your specific Network.

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