We’re now in the second month of the ESRD Network’s Peer Summer Olympics! July’s edition features support for integrating patients and family members in your facility’s monthly QAPI meetings. Participation can be in person, virtual, and even be submitted before the meeting via your QAPI Idea Binder Kit. Participation does not have to be every month!
Work on the QAPI Bulletin Board Kit at your facility to show why it’s important to have the patient voice in your QAPI meetings.
Use the QAPI Idea Binder Kit to give your patients an option to add their ideas and concerns into the meeting if they don’t have the time to attend the meeting.
What goals do you have in mind this month? What projects have you started that you need some inspiration to complete? Use this resource to organize your thoughts on a vision board to bring them to life!
Your ESRD Network wants to recognize at least one facility staff member each month who is going above and beyond for their patients. This month we want to celebrate DaVita Keystone Region 4 and Region 5!
Thank you to the dedicated staff members in these regions for utilizing resources that will help keep your patients healthy and for providing feedback on how the resources are useful for you! We loved seeing the photos of your completed boards!
Do you have a facility staff member you’d like to nominate for the facility shoutout? Email us the details of who, what, and where at Qsource-Peers@qsource.org.
Mark Your Calendars! 2025 Peer Connection Calls
Make sure you check out the 2025 Peer Connection calls so you don’t miss out! We go over information that is pertinent to kidney patients and their care partners!
All calls take place at 1 p.m. CT on Thursdays and Fridays to accommodate treatment schedules! Feel free to join one or both. Staff is encouraged to join as well!
Join the Next Peer Call New Patient Awareness: Being Prepared as a New Patient, What Questions to Ask During the First 30 Days and How to Create a Support Network
Do you remember your first days at treatment? How did you feel? What questions did you or your care partner have? Were you able to check in with your medical care team after becoming more settled in your new routine? Help new patients deal with the fear of the unknown, explore if needs are being met for long-time patients, and learn how to build a strong support system. Everyone will benefit from this call.
To reach the Patient Services Team for communication about Peer Connection activities, including questions, suggestions, or ideas, you can email the team at
This material was prepared by Qsource, an End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. 25.ESRD.07.096
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