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Hemodialysis

STAFF ASSISTED HOME DIALYSIS HEMODIALYSIS

Staff-Assisted Home Hemodialysis is defined as dialysis treatments that are rendered by a licensed professional (Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse) under the supervision of a Nephrologist in the patient’s home. An experienced dialysis nurse will come to your home to provide this service. Staff-Assisted Home Hemodialysis is a rapidly growing treatment option that allows you to receive one-on-one care in the comfort of your home. Treatments are traditionally administered three times a week for a duration of three to four hours each treatment. This unique option is family-oriented and supports lifestyle initiatives.  Everything is centered around you!

 

  • Your doctor provides oversight for home hemodialysis care.
  • The dialysis equipment is a single use system and remains in your home.
  • Water sampling, other environmental culturing, maintenance, and servicing of the hemodialysis equipment are maintained in your home.
  • Dialysis supplies are delivered monthly by caring and conscientious personnel.
  • Medications such as Heparin, Epogen, IV iron, antibiotics, etc., will be administered by the dialysis nurse as ordered by a doctor. And yes! This is all done in your home.
  • The social worker and renal dietitian will schedule home visits periodically.
  • Monthly and mid-month blood samples will be collected and sent to the laboratory from home.
  • Patient care conferences will be held monthly with you and your health care support team.
  • Pick-up services for Biohazard waste are scheduled and disposed per regulatory guidelines.
  • Electricity and water use are minimal.
 

HOME HEMODIALYSIS

Home Hemodialysis Training is defined as hemodialysis training performed by a registered nurse, as ordered by a Nephrologist, for the purpose of training patients to perform self-administered dialysis in their home.  This training can take place in their home or in an outpatient ESRD facility. Upon completion of the training program, patients will perform in-home dialysis 3 times per week, 3 to 4 hours each session. At a minimum, eight to twelve weeks of training is required.