My Health Apps -> Aggregate Source of Apps and User Reviews
http://myhealthapps.net/
Health App Reviewers - myhealthapps.net is made possible by patients, carers and patient groups who recommend and review apps.
Reviews - The reviews on this site are independent, and volunteered by patient groups, patients and carers.
My Food Coach App
iPhone and Android My Food Coach by the National Kidney Foundation offers personalized nutrition information.
Gout Central
iPhone Empowers patients. Guidance is provided on the optimal use of nutrition, lifestyle, and medication.
Care After Kidney Transplant
iPhone A convenient way for patients to learn how to stay healthy with a kidney transplant.
H2Overload: Fluid Control for Heart-Kidney Health
iPhone Designed for people who need to limit their fluid intake: hyponatremia, kidney failure, or heart disease.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Patient Resources
49 health resources in English and Spanish for Members https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/communication-programs/nkdep
Members can learn about kidney disease, medications, stories, dialysis, reading food labels, surgery, transplants, nutrition, high blood pressure, fistula, catheter, etc.
Download and send a "Your Daily Bladder Diary" to Members.
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/professionals/-/media/Files/Urologic-Diseases/diary_508.pdf
Nutrition and Early Kidney Disease (Stages 1-4): Are You Getting What You Need? https://www.kidney.org/atoz/atozTopic_Brochures
More than 50 topics. This is a 28 page PDF. https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/11-50-0114_docsnutrikidfail_stage1-4.pdf Recommended by Diana Preston to share with Members. Single copies of the Content of the NKF Website may be printed for personal or educational purposes without permission and must include the original copyright notice.
Nat'l. Kidney Foundation, DC area (202) 244-7900
WMHS Chronic Kidney Disease Education Classes 240-964-8634 https://www.wmhs.com/events/chronic-kidney-disease-education-classes/ Classes are scheduled individually and typically last one hour. Family members are encouraged to attend with the patient. Call 240-964-8634 after discussing it with your nephrologist.
National Kidney Foundation of MD 410-494-8545 www.kidneymd.org Provides patient education, support and research, medical identification jewelry, emergency financial assistance and free health disease screenings.
Kidney Cancer Association http://www.kidneycancer.org/
Gumdrop Kidney Cancer Trials http://www.gumdroptrials.org/kidney-cancer-trials/
Kidney Cancer Association http://www.kidneycancer.org/
Gumdrop Kidney Cancer Trials http://www.gumdroptrials.org/kidney-cancer-trials/
Kidney Failure - Information available via CareFirst Staywell Library
(refer Members to this site for more information)
http://carefirst.staywellsolutionsonline.com/RelatedItems/85,p01474
What is kidney failure? Kidney failure happens when damage results in loss of normal kidney function. There are 2 types of kidney failure—acute and chronic.
Acute kidney failure starts abruptly. It can sometimes be reversed.
Chronic kidney failure progresses slowly over at least 3 months. It can lead to permanent kidney failure. This is also called end stage renal disease (ESRD).
Kidney Transplantation in Children
http://carefirst.staywellsolutionsonline.com/RelatedItems/90,P03068
Dialysis Quiz: How Much Do You Know about Dialysis?
http://carefirst.staywellsolutionsonline.com/RelatedItems/40,DialysisQuiz
Tests and Procedures
http://carefirst.staywellsolutionsonline.com/RelatedItems/RelatedDocuments.pg?d=&TypeId=40&ContentId=kidneyhealthquiz&Category=Tests
-CT Scan of the Kidney
-Kidney Scan
-Kidney Ultrasound
-Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder X-ray
-Renal Angiogram
-Renal Venogram
All Medical Care Managers (CMs) will identify and assess Members with abnormal kidney function and/or high-risk indicators for CKD onset using the CKD smart filter in iCentric. CMs will review all identified Members with their assigned PCPs and work together to develop Care Plans, when appropriate.
2021 Q1 CKD Program Review by Quality team - access presentation here.
CMs should follow the steps below:
- Filter the CKD list for each Provider.
- Target Members with an IBS between 5 and 8 and focuses his/her attention on the lists as follows:
- Priority Focus
- Class 0: Needs Screening – give the list to the provider/office staff for follow-up
- Class 1: Low Risk - No CKD or other indicators of kidney disease; determine need for repeat eGFR/ACR
- Class 2 & 3: Evaluate for Care Coordination and Member outreach
- Secondary Focus - no further action required by CMs in Northern VA and DC. These members will be picked up by our vendor, Somatus. Service expansion to Maryland is anticipated 2022.
- Class 4 & 5: Evaluate status of Member connection with kidney services and compliance with treatment regimen. Discuss with PCP when there are gaps to determine best approach.
- Priority Focus
- Integrate CKD lists into monthly Clinical Status Review (CSR) for Members on the CKD list (IBS 5-8) with the Provider
- Review identified individuals with the PCP and utilize the CKD Treatment Recommendations (revised 2021) document to assist in deciding an appropriate course of treatment, the need for a Care Plan, the frequency of kidney function monitoring, and the timing of referral to kidney care specialists and other related community-based resources (e.g., renal nutritionists).
- Upon assessment with the Provider, assign an Assessment Outcome (AO) and CKD Disposition.
- If appropriate, initiate a Care Plan or refer the Member to any support services (i.e. Wellness and Disease, Case Management, etc.).
- Utilize the following resources when assessing and coordinating the Member’s healthcare services:
- The CKD Treatment Recommendations document (revised February 2021)
- The CKD Self-Management Strategies document
- When closing a Care Plan, assess for and assign a CKD Disposition.