CQI-Chapter #09 - Clinical Application: CQI with Fluid Management in Hemodialysis

Study of the information presented in this chapter will enable the learner to:

1. Describe the importance of incorporating fluid management into the facility Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Plan.
2. Discuss the occurrence rate of intradialytic morbidities (ischemic events) during hemodialysis.
3. List potential clinical performance measures.
4. Identify root causes of inaccurate fluid management.
5. Complete the Plan-Do-Check-Action-Cycle related to fluid management.