ESRD NETWORK 6 2011 ANNUAL REPORT

Impact of the Southeastern Kidney Council Patient EducationCalendarIn 2011, Network 6 sent approximately 42,000 calendars to 563 facilities. Network 6 directedfacilities to disseminate the calendars to every patient and to utilize the calendar in their monthlyeducational initiatives. The Network conducted a survey during the summer 2011 to evaluatethe effectiveness and usefulness of the calendar. Based upon power calculations, SKC needed380 surveys to ensure accurate and reliable statistical judgments on the effectiveness of thecalendar. The Network identified a random sample of 55 facilities, each to have 10 patientscomplete the survey for 550 total surveys. SCK received 398 completed surveys.‣ Compared to 2010 more respondents knew what services the Southeastern KidneyCouncil offered. (Figure 29)‣ In 2011, more than 50% of the surveyed calendar respondents knew what servicesthe Southeastern Kidney Council offered (Figure 29)‣ More than half of the 2011 surveyed calendar respondents found that the layout, theactivities, educational materials and the overall calendar were useful. (Figure 30)70.0%60.0%2010 and 2011 Patient Education Calendar SurveyResponses:What does the Southeastern Kidney Council do?59.8%50.0%40.0%30.0%20.0%10.0%11.9%20.3%6.5%3.1%12.4%24.4%6.7% 7.7%41.1%201020110.0%AssistanceComplaints andGrievancesEducation Monitor Care No Answer/Don't KnowFigure 29. 2010 and 2011 Patient Education Calendar Survey Response: What does SKC do?P a g e | 57