Council of Nephrology Social Workers of the National Kidney Foundation
CMS Conditions for Coverage Resources
- Conditions for Coverage For End-stage Renal Disease - Published April 15, 2008 (PDF* 1.3mb download)
- Interpretive Guidelines – Published October 3, 2008 (PDF* 2.9mb download)
- Timeline Grid Of Patient Assessment/Plan of Care – Surveyor Tool (PDF* 30kb download)
- Interpretive Guidelines Measurement Assessment Tool (MAT) (PDF* 50kb download
- CMS Comments and Responses Related to the Interpretive Guidance (PDF* 65kb download)
- Psychosocial Aspects of the 2008 Dialysis Conditions for Coverage (PDF* 375kb download)
- Psychosocial Aspects of the 2008 Dialysis Conditions for Coverage (Short Version) (PDF* 184kb download)
- CNSW Quality of Life Assessment Tools (PDF* 67kb download)
- CNSW Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Patient Assessment (CIPA) Example Questions Social Work Focused Criteria (PDF* 121kb download)
- KDQOL Questions and Answers (PDF* 50kb download)
- CNSW Time Study Instruction Sheet (PDF* 205kb download)
- CNSW Time Study - Monthly Tracking Tool (Excel 118kb download)
- CNSW Care Planning Resource Toolkit (PDF* 163kb download)
- CNSW Webinar May 2008 Conditions for Coverage
- Launch the Presentation
- Copy of PowerPoint Slides Only (PDF* 432kb download)
Disclaimer
The implementation and interpretation of the new Conditions for Coverage for End-stage Renal Disease Facilities is anticipated to be a dynamic process. These resources reflect the information available to the kidney community as of their version dates. Please confirm with CNSW whether further information, resources, or guidance has been provided on these subjects. Information provided by CNSW is not intended to establish or replace policies and procedures provided by dialysis providers to their facilities. Please check with your dialysis facility management before implementing any information provided here.
