Northern Health Authority Peritoneal Dialysis ... - BC Renal Agency
Northern Health Authority Peritoneal Dialysis ... - BC Renal Agency
Northern Health Authority Peritoneal Dialysis ... - BC Renal Agency
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<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Authority</strong>February 7 th -9 th , 2013
Program DescriptionThirty nine patientsPrevalence rate: 25.4 % PDStaffing designThree nephrologists rotate through ClinicsNursing: 1.7 FTESocial Work: .1 FTEDietician: .2 FTEPharmacist: .1FTE
Patients at a GlanceGeographic catchment area: <strong>Northern</strong> half of <strong>BC</strong>.38% CAPD vs 62% CCPDAverage age: 61 yrs.Unique characteristics (ie ethnic diversity): Usually there is ahigh percentage of First Nations patients.
Clinical UpdatePeritonitis rates: Last six months: 1/37.5 monthsThe only method of catheter placement is surgical.No availability of LTC facilities/unique settings to accommodatePD.No PD Assist in home setting.
Areas of Focus/Success in thePast 12 MonthsPatient home visits in all corners of <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>BC</strong>.Education to nursing staff at outlying hospitalsIntensive training and retraining for medical nurses at UHN<strong>BC</strong>
Areas of Focus in the Next12 MonthsExplore potential for PD in Care Facilities.Explore potential for respite for PD Caregivers.
Challenges and FrustrationsOur program lacks a Medical PD Champion.
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