Medical homes are becoming well known. This session explores the concepts and background behind the development of medical homes. Are there benefits to this type of service for individuals with CKD? Explore ideas for integration of the concepts of patient-centered medical homes and nephrology clinical settings.

Contact hours available until 9/22/2015.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Speaker(s) have no disclosures to declare.

Conference Committee Disclosures:
Dawn Koonkongsatian – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
Kristin Larson – Employee, NxStage Medical
Denise Murcek – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
Beth St. John - Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
Lucy Todd – Employee, Baxter Healthcare
Kyra Trappett – Employee, DaVita

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses’ Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

ANNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 00910.

Objectives:

Describe the principles of a patient-centered medical home.
Discuss the potential benefits of a patient-centered medical home for persons with CKD.
Examine opportunities to integrate the patient-centered medical home with nephrology clinical settings.

Thomas DuBose MD

Appearances