Facility Information Handbook Section 3

CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI)
A. CQI pdf-61Kb
B. Epidemiology / Statistical Basics
· Statistics Reference Sheet
· Appendix A – Glossary
· Appendix B – Formula Reference Sheet (No Link, please contact the Network for a copy)
· Measures of Morbidity and Mortality
· Appendix E – Guide to Selecting Epidemiological Data (No Link, please contact the Network for a copy)
· Appendix F – Checklist for Tables & Graphs (No Link, please contact the Network for a copy)
C. Organizational Readiness CQI Training (abridged version) (No Link, please contact the Network for a copy)
D. QI Tools:
Facility Quality Indicators (Floppy diskette or CD available)

1. Adequacy of Dialysis
a. Hemodialysis
s URR Summary
s URR Protocol
s Dry Weight Algorithm
s Adequacy Algorithm(s)
b. Peritoneal Dialysis
s PD Adequacy Monthly Flow Sheet
s PD Monthly % of Patients
s PD Adequacy Flow Sheet
s Monthly % Meeting Adequacy Testing Guidelines
2.Anemia Management
s Anemia Management Worksheet
s Anemia Management Worksheet (with medication adjustment)
s Anemia Protocol
3. Vascular Access
s NKF-DOQI Basic Patient Education Recommendation
s Cannulation of New Fistula Policy and Procedure
4. Nutrition Management
s Malnutrition in ESRD Patients
s Management of Hypoalbuminemia In Adult Dialysis Patients Algorithm
5. Diabetes Foot Screen Instructions –

Instructions.PDF
Foot Specoalist Consult Form (Diabetes Material)
http://qualishealth.org.master.com/texis/master/search/?q=foot+exam&s=SS
6. Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
s Policy and Procedure (sample) (No Link, please contact the Network for a copy)
s Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Fact Sheet