Transplantation

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OBJECTIVE:	To promote communication between dialysis facilities and transplant centers through implementation of clearly defined protocols that utilize a facility-level Transplant Liaison in the education of staff and patients about transplantation as a preferred modality for treatment of ESRD.
ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR DIAMOND STATUS:	Complete the in-service training module (PowerPoint Presentation) on Transplantation 100% of staff complete pre- and post-tests Use tracking mechanism to ensure that all new patients receive transplant education Use tracking mechanism to ensure monthly lab samples are submitted for all patients on the transplant waitlist Assign and submit the name of the healthcare worker (HCW) in the role of dialysis facility transplant liaison
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:	Distribute the Transplantation Glossary to facility staff and all eligible patients Review your facility's policy and procedures for patient transplant education View transplant educational video Complete the word search exercise
TOOLS/ RESOURCES:	Inservice Training Module:  -   Transplantation - Shared Responsibility (with Speaker Notes) Role and Function of a Transplant Liaison Transplant education tracking tool Transplant lab sample tracking tool Transplantation Glossary Transplantation Word Search and Answers Transplantation Pre- and Post-Tests Transplant Questions & Answers (Q&A) Transplant Q & A Resources Transplant Option Tool ESRD Conditions for Coverage addressing Transplantation in the Plan of Care http://www.cms.hhs.gov/CFCsAndCoPs/ downloads/ESRDfinalrule0415.pdf
MEASURE(S):	100% of staff in-serviced on Transplantation 100% of staff complete pre- and post-tests Submit completed transplant education tracking tool Submit completed monthly lab sample tracking tool Identify facility-level Transplant Liaison

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

• Completed Project Reporting Form
• In-service attendance log
• Pre- and Post-Tests for 100% of staff
• Completed transplant education tracking tool
• Completed monthly lab sample tracking tool
• Name of facility-level Transplant Liaison

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

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