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Fistula First Toolkits

Vascular Access

The Fistula First Breakthrough Initiative (FFBI) has developed and adapted a suite of tools to help dialysis facilities and physicians accelerate their work to increase arteriovenous fistula (AVF) rates in hemodialysis patients.

In addition, other organizations and individuals have developed tools in the course of their improvement efforts — for example, successful protocols, order sets and forms, instructions and guidelines for implementing key changes — and are making them available on http://www.IHI.org for others to use or adapt in their own organizations. We invite you to submit tools you have found useful! Last updated 9/22/2006


TABLE OF CONTENT

CHANGE CONCEPTS

  1. Routine CQI Review of Vascular Access

  2. Timely Referral to Neprhologist

  3. Early Referral to Surgeon for "AVF Only" Evaluation and Timely Placement

  4. Surgeon Selection Based on Best Outcomes, Willingness, and Ability to Provide Access Services

  5. Full Range of Appropriate Surgical Approaches to AVF Evaluation and Placement
  6. Secondary AVF Placement in Patients with AV Grafts

  7. AVF Placement in Patients with Catheters Where Indicated

  8. Cannulation Training for AV Fistulas

  9. Monitoring and Maintenance to Ensure Adequate Access Function

  10. Education for Care Givers and Patients

  11. Outcomes Feedback to Guide Practice



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CHANGE CONCEPTS

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1. Routine CQI Review of Vascular Access


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2. Timely Referral to Nephrologist



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3. Early Referral to Surgeon for "AVF Only"
Evaluation and Timely Placement

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4. Surgeon Selection Based on Best Outcomes, Willingness, and Ability to Provide Access Services


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5. Full Range of Appropriate Surgical Approaches to AVF Evaluation and Placement

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6. Secondary AVF Placement in Patients with AV Grafts

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7. AVF Placement in Patients with Catheters Where Indicated

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8. Cannulation Training for AVFs

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9. Monitoring and Maintenance to Ensure
adequate Access Function

A. REFERENCE LITERATURE

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10. Education for Care Givers and Patients

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11. Outcomes Feedback to Guide Practice


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