Network 7 Goals
To assist the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in meeting Agency goals and in keeping with sound medical practice, the strategic goals of the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network Program are to improve:
- The quality and safety of dialysis related services provided for individuals with ESRD
- The independence, quality of life, and rehabilitation (to the extent possible) of individuals with ESRD through transplantation, use of self-care modalities (e.g., peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis), in-center self-care, as medically appropriate, through the end of life
- Patient perception of care and experience of care, and resolve patient's complaints and grievances
- Collaboration with providers to ensure achievement of the goals through the most efficient and effective means possible, with recognition of the differences among providers (e.g., independent, hospital-based, member of a group, affiliate of an organization, etc.) and the associated possibilities/capabilities
- The collection, reliability, timeliness, and use of data to measure processes of care and outcomes; maintain Patient Registry; and to support the ESRD Network Program
About the ESRD Network Program
Under the direction of CMS, the ESRD Network Program consists of a national network of 18 ESRD Networks, responsible for each U.S. state, territory, and the District of Columbia. ESRD Networks service geographic areas based on the number and concentration of ESRD beneficiaries.
View ResourceGovernance and Compliance
Information about the HSAG ESRD Board of Directors and other Governing Bodies.
View ResourceGrievance Process
If you have a concern about the care being provided to you or a family member in a dialysis facility or transplant center, you may call the Network at any time. However, you are encouraged to speak to the facility manager, charge nurse or social worker first. Each facility is required, by the...
View ResourceVolunteer for the Network: Patient SMEs Needed for the Patient Advisory Committee (PAC)
HSAG: The Florida ESRD Network (Network 7) is looking for patients to help improve the quality of care for ESRD patients by volunteering as a Patient Subject Matter Expert (SME) on our Patient Advisory Committee (PAC).
View ResourceVolunteer for the Network: Caregiver SMEs Needed for the Patient Advisory Committee (PAC)
HSAG: The Florida ESRD Network (Network 7) is looking for caregivers and family members to help improve the quality of care for ESRD patients by volunteering as a Caregiver Subject Matter Expert (SME) on our Patient Advisory Committee (PAC).
View ResourceEnd Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network 7 Subject Matter Expert (SME) Guide
This guide provides an introduction to being a SME. It describes the role of a SME, the various boards and committees on which a SME might serve, as well as participation guidelines and term limits, where they apply.
View ResourceVolunteer with the Network
Network 7 is looking for administrators, nephrologists, vascular surgeons, transplant surgeons, nephrology nurses, transplant nurses, social workers, registered dietitians, and patient care technicians from Florida ESRD facilities that are committed to improving the quality and experience of care for ESRD patients.
View ResourceClinical Performance Guidelines and Standards of Care
This document covers the 2018 Clinical Performance Guidelines and Standards of Care for Florida dialysis facilities.
View ResourceContact Us
HSAG: ESRD Network 7 Contact information, including mail, phone, email, and social media presence.
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