Nursing Facility Dialysis

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-NFD

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 5/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Define federal regulations related to the provision of dialysis services to SNF/NF residents.
Identify at least six types of shared communications between a nursing facility and a dialysis provider.
Identify five resident care policies and staffing policies related to the provision of dialysis.
List documentation requirements related to the provision of dialysis.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Overview of Dialysis

Introduction

Hemodialysis

Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)

Review

Summary

Section 3: Communication and Care Policies

Nursing Facility Responsibilities

Communication

Policies and Procedures

Review

Summary

Section 4: Home Hemodialysis (HHD) in Facility

Quality of Care

Required Training

Nursing Requirements

Review

Summary

Section 5: Cancellation or Postponement of Dialysis

Notification of Practitioner

Review

Summary

Section 6: Conclusion

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Congratulations!

Instructor: Kim Matthews, RN

Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998.  Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry.  Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management.  Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.