ESRD NETWORK 6 2011 ANNUAL REPORT

CMS NATIONAL GOALS & NETWORK ACTIVITIES.During 2011, End Stage Renal Disease Network 6 continued efforts to meetthe CMS national goals. CMS specifies five primary goals for each Networkcontract as listed below. The SKC conducted the activities and projectsdescribed in this report to accomplish these goals.2011 ESRD NETWORK GOALSI. Improve the quality and safety of dialysis-related services provided forindividuals with ESRD.II.III.IV.Improve the independence, quality of life, and rehabilitation (to theextent possible) of individuals with ESRD through support fortransplantation, use of self-care modalities (e.g., peritoneal dialysis,home hemodialysis), and in-center self-care, as medicallyappropriate, through the end of life.Improve patient perception of care and experience of care, andresolve patients’ complaints and grievances.Improve collaboration with providers and facilities to ensureachievement of goals 1 through 3 through the most efficient andeffective means possible, with recognition of the differences amongproviders (independent, hospital-based, member of a group, affiliateof an organization, etc.) and the associated possibilities/capabilities.V. Improve the collection, reliability, timeliness, and use of data tomeasure processes of care and outcomes; to maintain a patientregistry; and to support the goals of the ESRD Network Program.P a g e | 29