• ABOUT
  • MANUAL
    • Provider Pathway
      • 1. The Home Hemodialysis Hub: Physical Infrastructure and Integrated Governance Structure
        • Table of Contents
        • Abstract
        • Introduction
        • Infrastructure
        • Integrated Governance Structure
        • Conclusion
        • References
      • 2. Funding and Planning of Home Hemodialysis
        • Table of Contents
        • Abstract
        • Introduction
        • Questions to Consider Before Starting a Home HD Program or Writing a Business Case
        • Writing a Business Case for a Home HD Program
        • Dealing with RFPs
        • Conclusion
        • References
        • Appendix
      • 3. Workforce Development and Models of Care in Home Hemodialysis
        • Table of Contents
        • Abstract
        • Introduction
        • Workforce Development
        • Workforce Challenges
        • Models of Care at Home
        • Integrated Care Pathway
        • Other Considerations
        • References
      • 4. Systems to Cultivate Suitable Patients for Home Dialysis
        • Table of Contents
        • Abstract
        • Introduction
        • Referral to a Nephrology Program
        • Preparation for RRT
        • Overcoming Service-Level Barriers to Home Dialysis
        • Additional Approaches to Educate Patients
        • Suitability for Home Dialysis
        • Seeking Home Hemodialysis Patients from Overlooked Populations
        • Overcoming Suboptimal Initiation of Dialysis
        • Approaches to Remote Patient Populations
        • Selecting the First Patients for a New Home HD Program
        • Conclusion
        • References
      • 5. Patient Safety During Home Hemodialysis: Quality Assurance and Serious Adverse Events in the Home Setting
        • Table of Contents
        • Abstract
        • Introduction
        • Epidemiology of Dialysis-Related Emergencies in Home HD
        • Conceptual Framework for Patient Safety in Home HD
        • Types of Procedure-Related Serious Adverse Events During Home HD
        • Prevention of Procedure-Related Serious Adverse Events
        • Communicating Risk to Patients
        • Emergency Management of Procedure-Related Adverse Events
        • Quality Assurance Process
        • References
    • Patient Pathway
      • 6. Patient Selection and Training for Home Hemodialysis
        • Table of Contents
        • Abstract
        • Introduction
        • Patient Selection for Home HD
        • Training and Education for Home HD
        • Barriers to Home HD Training
        • Key Performance Indicators for Home HD Training
        • Future Studies in Home HD Education
        • References
      • 7. The Care and Keeping of Vascular Access for Home Hemodialysis Patients
        • Table of Contents
        • Abstract
        • Arteriovenous Fistula
        • Buttonhole Cannulation Technique
        • Complications of Buttonhole Cannulation
        • Increased Risk of Infection with Buttonhole Cannulation
        • Tools to Determine the Best Type of Needling
        • Fistula Cannulation Methods
        • Troubleshooting Arteriovenous Fistula Complications
        • Arteriovenous Graft
        • Central Venous Catheter
        • Troubleshooting Catheter Complications
        • Key Performance and Quality Indicators
        • Summary
        • References
        • Appendix
      • 8. Infrastructure, Water, and Machines
        • Table of Contents
        • Abstract
        • Introduction
        • Infrastructure
        • Water
        • Machines
        • References
        • Appendix
      • 9. Prescriptions for Home Hemodialysis
        • Table of Contents
        • Abstract
        • Introduction
        • Rationale for Home HD Prescriptions
        • Traditional Standard-Hours Home HD Using Standard Dialysate Flow Machines
        • Alternate-Night Nocturnal Home HD Using Standard Dialysate Flow Machines
        • Traditional Short Daily Home HD Using Standard Dialysate Flow Machines
        • Traditional Nocturnal Home HD Using Standard Dialysate Flow Machines
        • Low-Flow Dialysate Short Daily Home HD
        • Low-Flow Dialysate Nocturnal Home HD
        • References
      • 10. Psychosocial Aspects in Home Hemodialysis
        • 10 A. Psychosocial aspects in home hemodialysis: A review
        • 10 B. Psychosocial Guide for Healthcare Professionals
        • 10 C. Psychosocial Guide for Patients, Families, and Dialysis Partners
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