Facility Resources

CMS Data Reporting Systems

(Required by CMS)

• End Stage Renal Disease Quality Reporting System (EQRS) 
• National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) 
• Dialysis Facility Reports 

Federal and State Regulations

• Dialysis Quality, Safety & Oversight 
• Conditions for Coverage
• Federal Interpretive Guidelines 
• NJ State Regulations 

Quality Rating Systems

• Quality Incentive Program (QIP) 
• QIP Scores 
• Dialysis Facility Reports (DFR) 
• Care Compare – 5 Star Rating System 

CDC Guidelines for Dialysis Facilities

• Dialysis Core Interventions for Hemodialysis Facilities 
• Dialysis Safety 

Network Goals 

Facility – Network Agreement

Required Postables 

Emergency Preparedness

Grievances   

Involuntary Transfers & Discharges

Forum of ESRD Networks Medical Advisory Council (MAC) Toolkits

• Transitions of Care
• Medication Conversion Guide
• Vaccination Toolkit (Updated January 2020)
• Kidney Transplant Toolkit
• Home Dialysis Toolkit
• Medical Director Toolkit (Inpatient / Outpatient)
• QAPI Tookit
• Catheter Reduction Toolkit