
Improve Patient Care & Outcomes During COVID-19 Crisis
[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] In this critical time with COVID-19 spread, everyone needs to be proactive in preventing illness. Older adults, particularly those with chronic conditions are identified by CDC as the vulnerable population to be affected by the virus. ESRD patients are at extremely high risk for this infection due to frequent exposure as they receive dialysis, low immunity associated with ESRD, and lack of knowledge or adequate practice of infection prevention lifestyle. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the dialysis providers to keep your patients safe and healthy. Some of the ways to manage your patients’ care and deflect Emergency Room visits include: • Waiting room: o Encourage your patient to arrive to dialysis clinic on time and avoid having them wait in the waiting room. This will minimize the…