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Anemia Management

Network 8 Performance - Anemia Management
% of HD patients with Hgb greater than or equal to 11.0
  1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
CPM - NW 69% 74% 73% 76% 80% 85% 79% NR
ELAB - NW NA NA 74.6% 79% 78.1% 83.4% 81.3% 81.5%
CPM - US 68% 74% 76% 79% 80% 83% 84% NR
CMS Goal

Attain/maintain 70% of patients with Hgb greater than or equal to 11.0 gm/dl

NR = Not released NA = Not applicable

Years above indicate the timeframe from which the data was collected.

A routine diagnosis for the ESRD patient, anemia impacts virtually all body systems. Common complications associated with anemia are shortness of breath, fatigue, impaired oxygen delivery to tissues, cardiac enlargement, and impaired immune system response. Common causes of anemia include erythropoietin deficiency, blood loss, iron deficiency, inflammatory conditions, and vitamin deficiencies.

Consequences of anemia include both increased morbidity and increased mortality. Conversely, expert management of anemia leads to a decrease in the same. According to Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (DOPPS) reports, for every 1 gm/dL increase in hemoglobin level, the relative risk of death decreases by 5% and the risk of hospitalization decreases by 6%.

To assist with anemia management efforts, thereby improving the lives of ESRD patients, we offer the following tools. Further information and/or assistance can be obtained by contacting the QI team at Network 8, Inc.

Tools and Resources