Transplantation Quality Improvement Activity (QIA)

Treatment by Transplant

Kidney transplant is considered the optimal choice for treatment for ESRD patients. Treatment with transplant increases quality of life and decreases the risk of mortality and morbidity. With 12 transplant centers throughout the network (VA, MD, DC, and WV), we encourage all patients to be evaluated for candidacy. The network will work closely with patients, providers, and facilities and provide supportive measures in an effort to meet the goals set forth by CMS.
      
2022-23 NATIONAL GOALS:

• Achieve a 5% increase in the number of patients added to a kidney transplant waiting list.

• Achieve a 6% increase in the number of patients receiving a kidney transplant.

Interventions

• 5-Diamond Patient Safety Program: Transplantation module

• Forum of ESRD Networks’ Kidney Transplant Toolkit

• OPTN’s Educational Guidance on Patient Referral to Kidney Transplantation

Transplant Assistance Programs

• Needy Meds: Diagnosis-Based and State Medical Transportation Search

• American Transplant Fund: Patient Assistance Program

• Needy Meds: Medicine Assistance

• UNOS Transplant Living: Prescription Drug Assistance

• NKF: Prescription Discount Card

• American Organ Transplant Assn. Rx: Prescription Drug Discount Program

Articles

• Impact of Navigators on Completion of Steps in the Kidney Transplant Process: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

• Opportunities for Shared Decision Making in Kidney Transplantation

Network 5 Contact

Elizabeth Nuschke, RD
Phone: (804) 320-0004 x2710
enuschke@qualityinsights.org

Linked Resources

• Transplant Voices

• NCC Transplant

• Kidney Transplant Hub

• My Transplant Coach (from Explore Transplant)

• RSN Hope's 10 Tips to Maintain Long Term Health After Transplant

• Renal Support Network Support Groups

Downloadable Resources