Our Goals

To encourage the selection of a renal treatment that will promote the optimal outcome of the patient. This includes producing and distributing patient information regarding ESRD choices for treatment, home dialysis, and transplantation.
To maintain a grievance policy and procedure. This policy is provided to all patients as a way of assuring quality of care. The Network acts as a mediator between patients and their facilities. To help avoid conflict and potential for misunderstanding, patients may request Your Health A Shared Responsibility.
To establish and maintain a quality management program to evaluate the quality and appropriateness of patient care. During the past three years an increasing number of dialysis providers have voluntarily participated in a quality assessment and evaluation activity established by the Network Medical Review Board (MRB). These enrolled providers submit data for all their in center hemodialysis and peritoneal patient, a complete review of this data is reported in performance index.
To encourage patient participation in rehabilitation programs. The Network provides information, on request, about rehabilitative resources in the New England area.
To maintain a data system to support quality management activities and provide data to CMS and other appropriate organizations. An annual report consisting of activities and statistics is generated and distributed. Specific statistical data are available from the Network on request. View a variety of charts.
To work cooperatively with governmental and non-governmental agencies in the pursuit of quality care for ESRD patients. Releasable aggregate data is available for agencies involved in monitoring ESRD patient services.