Clinical Tools

CNSW Care Plan Template Members Only

A professional template designed to assist nephrology social workers in developing care plans. The template lists common problems, possible interventions, and desired outcomes. Download

Professional Advocacy for the Nephrology Social Worker

This book summarizes the qualifications needed to practice social work with kidney patients. It also contains documents discussing appropriate caseload sizes and job responsibilities, tools helpful for practice in a corporate environment, real life examples of advocacy efforts on a variety of levels and topics, and other practical resources.

Kidney Transplantation: A Primer for Nephrology Social Workers

This resource covers topics ranging from basic "Transplant 101" information, to conducting a comprehensive transplant psychosocial assessment, to long-term issues of coping, finances, and rehabilitation.

Standards of Practice for Nephrology Social Work, 5th Edition (2003) Members Only

Please note this tool is currently under revision in 2011.
Developed by CNSW, this resource provides up-to-date information related to the expanded professional role of the nephrology social worker in various practice settings (early stages of CKD, dialysis, transplant, research).
Available for download by current CNSW members only

CQI for Nephrology Social Work Practice

A comprehensive handbook designed for social workers to use in Continuous Quality Improvement projects. Order Online

Medicare Payments for Ambulance Transport

A CMS article providing additional clarification on emergency and non-emergency transports and Medicare coverage. Download

An Overview of Medicare Covered Diabetes Supplies and Services

A CMS article reviewing Medicare coverage for common diabetes supplies and services. Download

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