The format of the guide has been designed to provide the user a consistent approach for optimal peritoneal catheter and complications management. Each section is intended to proactively address the key activities required to achieve desired clinical outcomes, to promote early recognition of complications with appropriate clinical interventions, and to collect clinical data necessary for outcomes assessment.

The information published in this guide is for general and educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or otherwise substitute for the independent clinical judgment of healthcare providers.

Clinical Process of Care

Identifies the clinical processes of care that contribute to the overall outcome of improved catheter and complications management.

KEY ASSESSMENTS

Identifies major clinical findings that must be incorporated into development of the plan of care. The intent is to supplement good clinical judgment and facilitate coordination of team activities.

KEY ACTIVITIES

Identifies major activities of members of the renal team who organize and support achievement of the desired clinical outcome.

PATIENT EDUCATION

Utilizes assessment and diagnostic findings to create an individualized patient/caregiver education program, maximize self-care skills, and promote adaptation to the therapy.

OUTCOMES EVALUATION

Identifies data required for tracking, trending and comparative benchmarking through a clinical monitoring system and for analysis by the continuous quality improvement (CQI) team to improve clinical outcomes.