End Stage Renal Disease:Common Problems and Possible Solutions

MJ Cole, Administrator, Renal Care PartnersCindy Schoolmaster, Director of Community

Relations,Palm Garden of West Palm Beach

ESRD: Diabetes & HTN

Diabetes Uncontrolled blood

glucose levels Complications have

decreased due to better medications 343 -> 194 of 100,000 among adults, however there is no decrease in seniors age 65+

Achieve and maintain control of blood glucose level

Follow a diabetic diet

Take medication as prescribed

Hypertension Risk of falls Dizziness African American

males are genetically predisposed to HTN that leads to ESRD (source Kidney International)

Strict control of BP at or under 130/70

Pharmaceutical intervention (meds)

Follow a cardiac diet

Hypertension and Veins Extra fluid in the

body increases the amount of fluid in blood vessels and makes blood pressure higher.

ESRD Signs & Symptoms Feeling ill and

fatigue Itching &

headaches Edema (internal

or external)

Unintentional weight loss

Loss of appetite Skin pigment

changes

Renal Care Partners at Palm Garden of West Palm Beach: Referral Information

Face sheet (demographics)

Insurance Nephrologist of

record History and

physical EKG X-ray

Hep panel with antibodies and antigens

Date of 1st treatment

CMS #2728 Form

RCP Dialysis Center Dr. David Amrose Dr. Nicole Basile Dr. James Mullen Dr. Monique Pratt Any Nephrologist may

seek RCP privileges and is welcome to follow his/her patients during course of treatment

MJ Cole, Administrator

Kenisha Hannah, RN Peter Gerrer, Front

Office

Phone 561-932-1981Fax 561-932-1987

Renal Care Partners

Advantages of RCP On site access to dialysis care while

having skilled therapy at Palm Garden Avoid transportation delays Increased continuity of care with PT,

ST, and OT scheduled around dialysis Increased patient satisfaction Increased QUALITY OF LIFE

Thank you!

Palm Garden of West Palm Beach300 Executive Center Drive, WPB, FL 33401

Phone 561-471-5566