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- Unomedical Issues Worldwide Recall of Certain Manual Pulmonary Resuscitators - 10/12/09
- Recall of LIFEPAK CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators (Physio-Control, Inc) - 09/10/09
- Myfortic (mycophenolic acid) - 09/08/09
- Accusure Insulin Syringes [31G, 1/2 cc and 1 cc] - 08/24/09
- FDA Public Health Notification: Potentially Fatal Errors with GDH-PQQ* Glucose Monitoring Technology - 08/13/09
- Serious Errors with Certain Blood Glucose Monitoring Test Strips (GDH-PDQ) – For Diabetic patients and/or their caregivers - 08/13/09
Latest Broadcast Faxes
- DSHS revised Rules posting and Council hearing November 4, 2009 - 10/09/09
- CMS notice to State Agencies regarding Waivers and Phase-In Time Extensions for the Implementation of the New End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Conditions for Coverage - 11/25/08
Updates and Information from the Network
- Access Surgery Quick Sheet - 02/23/10
- VA Workbook and Instructions - 02/15/10
- AV Fistula Bruit Audio Clips
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- Hidden Phosphorus - "The Devil in Disguise" for ESRD Patients (requires MicroSoft Media Player) - 01/22/10
- Nephrologist Leadership Role in Vascular Access: Can We Make a Difference? (requires MicroSoft Media Player) - 01/05/10
- December 2009 Revision - Medicare Coverage of Kidney Dialysis and Kidney Transplant Services - 12/2009
- ESRD Network of Texas, Inc. & Medical Review Board (MRB) Position Paper on Research in the Dialysis Setting in Texas - 12/10/09
- State PCT Certification Programs - States with Provisions or Requirements that Meet CMS Approval
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Approval of State and National Certification Programs for Patient Care Dialysis Technicians (PCTs) under the new End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Conditions for Coverage
- 2008 CPM Results - 04/13/09
- Comprehensive
Interdisciplinary Patient Assessment Tool developed by the American
Nephrology Nurses’ Association
and the National Kidney Foundation
CDC/HHS updates and information for seasonal influenza and H1N1
- 10 FAQs for Immunization Programs and Providers - 10/21/09
- OSHA Statement re: H1N1-related Inspections - 10/14/09
- Interim Additional Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed, Probable, or Suspected Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in Outpatient Hemodialysis Settings - 05/08/09
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2009 - Lone Star Professional Bulletin