Fistula First Toolkit

• Change Concept 1. Routine CQI Review of Vascular Access: Tools
  • Vascular Access Coordinator Role
  • Vascular Access Monitoring & Surveillance Flow Chart
  • Vascular Access Monitoring & Surveillance Log
  • Fistula First QI Plan Format Sample
• Change Concept 2. Timely Referral to Nephrologist: Tools
  • Draft Letter to PCP's
  • Pre-ESRD Vascular Access / AVF Plan
• Change Concept 3. Early Referral to Surgeon for "AVF Only" Evaluation and Timely Placement: Tools
  • Vascular Access Surgery Diagram
• Change Concept 4. Surgeon Selection Based on Best Outcomes, Willingness, and Ability to Provide Access Services:
  • Surgeon Questionaire
• Change Concept 5. Full Range of Appropriate Surgical Approaches to AVF Evaluation & Placement:
  • Duplex of Upper Extremity
  • Autologous AVF Algorithm
    
    
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