5 Diamond Patient Safety Program
Network 8, Inc. supports the efforts of each dialysis facility to incorporate patient safety into their organizational culture. In October 2009 at the annual Network meeting, the Network introduced the 5-Diamond Patient Safety Program , which is designed to help dialysis facilities better implement patient safety principles among both staff and patients.
This voluntary, self-paced program is designed so that each dialysis facility that completes one module and submits documentation (i.e. write-up about how you implemented the module and the outcome achieved) to the Network, will receive one "diamond", with a maximum of 5 diamonds awarded to a facility. All participating facilities that receive at least 1 diamond will be recognized as follows:
1 - 4 Diamond Facilities
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Facility accomplishment written in Network News newsletter
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Facility recognized on the Network's website
5 Diamond Facilities
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Facility accomplishment written in Network News newsletter
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Facility recognized on the Network's website
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Special Recognition at our next Annual Council Meeting
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2 Free Passes to attend the Annual Network Council Meeting
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Letter of recognition from the Board Chair
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Plaque to display in the facility
Each program year runs on a 12-month cycle, from January 1 to December 31. Network 8 is currently in our 4th program year, which began on January 1, 2013.
5-Diamond status is good through December 31 of the year following the year of completion. Facilities may maintain their 5 Diamond status an additional program year by completing two (2) additional modules.
If you are interested in your facility participating in the 5-Diamond Patient Safety Program, please download an application , and submit it to our office as soon as possible. Upon receipt, the Network will register your application and planned activities and you may begin the program. You must complete the mandatory Patient Safety Principles module first, and then you may complete additional modules in any order.
Program Modules:
The links below will direct you to the national 5-Diamond Patient Safety Program website.
*Mandatory module – must be completed first by all participants.
Patient Safety Principles*
Communication **NEW**
Constant Site Cannulation **NEW**
Decreasing Patient & Provider Conflict
Emergency Preparedness
Influenza Vaccination
Hand Hygiene (Infection Control)
Health Literacy
Medication Reconciliation
Missed Treatments
Patient Self-Managed Care
Sharps Safety
Slips, Trips, & Falls
Stenosis Monitoring
Transplantation
There is no charge to participate and you may complete as few modules as you like. All participants who complete at least one module will be recognized! This is a wonderful opportunity for both staff and patients, so send in your application today! Get recognized for your hard work and dedication to your patients and their safety!
Diamond Status Facilities
The 5-Diamond Patient Safety Program was collaboratively developed by the Mid-Atlantic Renal Coalition (MARC) and the ESRD Network of New England and is endorsed by the Renal Physicians Association (RPA) and American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA).
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