ProfessionalsInformation for Professionals
Social Worker Tools & Resources
Involuntary Discharge Resources
- IVD Guidelines - 2012
- IVD Checklist for any IVD - 2012
- IVD Checklist for Immediate and Serious IVD - 2012
- Tips on Patient Advocacy Meetings
Upcoming Network 14 Webinars
Transforming Knowledge Into Life: Never Underestimate the Power of a Conversation
Transplant Webinar - February 7, 2012 at 10:00 am CST
1-hour CEU offered for Social Workers who attend with a patient or Network Patient Representative
Acceptance Doesn't Mean Giving Up
EOL Webinar - February 28, 2012 at 9:00 am CST
1-hour CEU offered for Social Workers
- The National Kidney Foundation has a new patient hotline, NKF Cares. The goal of this program is to provide education and support for kidney patients through a centralized help center. Our Information Specialists have been trained to answer questions and concerns, handle requests for information and counsel patients about kidney disease and how it affects their lives. The toll free number (855-653-2271). You can reach the website at www.kidney.org/patients.
- Safety in the Dialysis
Unit - (requires Microsoft Media Player)
- Patient Education
- Professional Education
- Safety in the Dialysis Unit - Notes
- The Patient Whisperer - (requires Microsoft Media Player)
- DFC Instructional Guide
- Low Income
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low income households, primarily in meeting their immediate home energy needs. - December 2009 Revision - Medicare Coverage of Kidney Dialysis and Kidney Transplant Services
- Medicaid Buy In Program of Texas - 04/09/09
- Attention Social Workers: Updated information from Kidney Health Care - 01/26/09