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  • Venous Needle Dislodgement in Dialysis Clinic Settings Cover Posted February 21, 2013 in Report Venous needle dislodgement (VND) occurs when a venous needle dislodges from a patient's vascular access during hemodialysis treatment. This report discusses VND severity and presents best practices and other solutions to mitigate this important issue, which is responsible for serious injury and ...More MORE INFO
  • How to Get Ready for Meaningful Use: The Importance of a Nephrology-Specific EHR Cover Posted April 13, 2012 in Report With more than 300 electronic health record (EHR) software companies out there which one is the best and most focused around what nephrologists need? This brief covers the basics of meaningful use, the upcoming Stage 2 implementation and what one company has to offer if you are still looking for an ...More MORE INFO
  • Dialysis Patient Comfort Cover Posted February 29, 2012 in Report The dialysis patient should be the center of the renal care universe, but oftentimes comfort is the forgotten component of care during the busy workday. This doesn't have to be the case. Nephrologists, renal professionals and dialysis patients can work together to ensure a safe and comfortable ...More MORE INFO
  • Inside Staff-Assisted Home Dialysis Cover Posted September 1, 2011 in Report Many patients desire to dialyze in the comfort of their own homes; however, they may not be willing or able to perform the tasks necessary for self-administered care. The RENAL CAREPARTNERS (RCP) staff-assisted home dialysis program in Atlanta was started to give end-stage renal disease (ESRD) ...More MORE INFO
  • 2011 Renal Business Today Salary Survey Posted June 30, 2011 in Report The renal community has experienced many paradigm shifts these last few years, including the new bundled payment rule, healthcare reform, and the Great Recession. All of these things influence how healthcare professionals are compensated. This report includes results from a salary and benefits ...More MORE INFO
  • Infection Control Special Report: Hand Hygiene Renal Business Today Cover Posted April 20, 2011 in Report It is often human nature to attack a complex problem with complex solutions. And as complicated as the spread of infection in dialysis clinics and hospitals can be, it's often the simplest of measures that can help stave off this threat: hand hygiene. This report will discuss recent guidelines and ...More MORE INFO
  • Vascular Access Surveillance Keeping Accesses Healthy With Vascular Access Surveillance Posted June 9, 2010 in Report This Renal Business Today eBook discusses the importance of vascular access surveillance and ways to improve care. ...More MORE INFO
  • Nephrologist Job Recruitment Nephrologist Job Recruitment Posted March 8, 2010 in Report This Renal Business Today eBook helps with the nephrology job search, with tips on resume development, the interview process and contract negotiations. ...More MORE INFO