Chronic Kidney

Disease Project
CATALOG OF FREE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

CLINICAL RESOURCES
Chronic Kidney Disease:
Identification and Action Plan
eGFR Calculator New Item!!!
Calculator
Poster Color
Color, 11x17
Slide rule calculator that
Use this colorful poster as a call-to-action for determining determines eGFR results
CKD risk, evaluating kidney disease and implementing the based on serum
KDOQI recommended CKD clinical action plan. creatinine values.

Kidney Risk QUIZ Pharmacy Bags GFR Tracking and Trending Tool

Pharmacy bags
Color
New Item!!! Tool
Available paper-based
(100-sheet pads) or
Use this bag to quiz your patients electronic
on their risk for chronic kidney dis-
ease and place sample products in the As part of the CKD Proj-
bag along with other helpful informa- ect, FMQAI is providing
tion. Available in Spanish and English. physicians with free
tools to help facilitate
Educate Patients About Chronic Kidney early diagnosis of CKD,
Disease: Four Key evidence-based informa-
Concepts and Talking tion for tracking CKD stages with treatment modalities, and
Points patient educational materials with physician talking points to
empower patients to more proactive self-management.
Fact Sheet
Tool includes these items:
Color, 8.5x11
Electronic eGFR Trending Tool. An Excel spreadsheet
Four kidney disease education
program that automatically stages and trends patients eGFR
concepts for discussion with
values. The tool includes instructions for use within the physi-
patients who have diabetes.
cian practice.
Questions under each concept with suggested talking points
provide answers to common questions. Paper-based eGFR Trending Tool. A 100 tear-off sheet pad
Save Your Vein Bracelets with ability to track and trend eGFR values on paper spread-
New Item!!! sheet. Includes instructions for use within the physician
practice.
Wrist band
Color
How Well Are Your Kidneys Working (PDF). Patient educa-
tion pamphlet. Includes physician talking points developed
Join the Save the Vein cam-
by the National Kidney Disease Education Program and may
paign by giving your patients
also be reproduced.
with diabetes these bracelets for use on their non-dominant
arm. While one side serves as a reminder to keep diabe-
Multi-Tasking GFR Results for CKD Detection, Tracking,
tes and hypertension under control, the other side instructs
Treatment and Patient Self-Management (PDF).
patients and health care professionals to avoid using the
PowerPoint presentation on the development and use of the
bracelet arm for blood draws and blood pressure.
eGFR Trending Tool.

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 PATIENT EDUCATION RESOURCES
Medicare Preventive Services
-- Manage Your Chronic
Kidney Disease (CKD stage
3-4) with Diet
Booklet
New Item!!!
Color, 5.5x8.5
Explains the Medicare preventive
benefits for people with chronic kidney
disease and the importance of diet.
Diabetes & High Blood Pressure --
Make the Kidney Connection
Brochure
Color, 3x8.5
For people with diabetes or high blood pres-
sure. Explains the key risk factors for kidney
disease and the importance of getting tested.
Kidney Disease Flyer
The Risks of Kidney Disease
Runs in My Family
Flyer
Color, 8.5x11
For people with diabetes or high blood
pressure. Draws attention to the he-
reditary risk factors for kidney disease.
Wait Too Long to Talk About
Kidney Disease And You Could
Be Waiting For A Kidney
Flyer
Color, 8.5x11
For people with diabetes or high blood
pressure. Draws attention to the heredi-
tary risk factors for kidney disease.
Kidney Disease: What African
Americans Need to Know

Flyer New Item!!! Brochure

Color, 8.5x11
Explains the risk factors for kidney
disease and the importance of get-
ting tested. Informs about the Family
Reunion Health Guide. For African
American audiences.
Explaining GFR
Color, 8.5x11
For people with diabetes or high blood
pressure. Explains the key risk factors for
kidney disease and the importance of get-
ting tested.
Take Charge: Protect Your
Kidneys. Get Tested!

Tear-off pad
Color, 8.5x11 - 2-sided
Tear-off pad with 50 easy-to-read patient
education sheets for use when explaining
GFR results. Back of pad includes key
concepts and talking points for provid-
ers on educating patients about chronic
kidney disease.
Wallet Card
New Item!!!
Color, 3.5x2.5
This kidney health card gives basic
information about the risks and tests
for kidney disease. It also includes
a listing of common blood tests and
what their normal results should be.
Available in Spanish and English.

Aprenda a proteger sus riones Know Your Blood Work:

Brochure
eGFR New Item!!!
Color, 3x8.5 Flyer
Color, 8.5x11 - 2-sided
Explains the key risk factors for kidney dis-
ease and the importance of getting tested. A fact sheet to help patients under-
Brochure in Spanish. stand eGFR.

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 ONLINE RESOURCES

www.fmqai.com/ckd.aspx

The CKD Project website provides a wealth of state and national information on chronic
kidney disease. The website includes an overview of CKD, Florida disparities information,
relevant statistics, upcoming events, tools, resources, links, latest news, and CKD continu-
ing education opportunities, including our webinars. Explore the website for more details.

chronic kidney disease

provider education
webinar New!!!Education
CKD Provider
Webinar
New!!! CKD Provider
Education Webinar
A Nephrologists Perspective:
Chronic Kidney Disease Diabetic Nephropathy:
WHEN:
Friday, August 21
WHO SHOULD 12 Noon - 1pm
ATTEND:
primary care physicians COST:

--Definition & Early Detection

nephrologists FREE!

Downgrading the Storm!

endocrinologists
nurse practitioners CONTACT:
physician assistants 1.800.564.7490
Enter 0 and ask for
nurses
the CKD Team.

Presenter:
CKDTeam@fmqai.com

A NEPHROLOGISTS PERSPECTIVE:
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE -- Presenter:
DEFINITION & EARLY DETECTION
Presenter: Dr. Pablo Ruiz-Ramon, Nephrologist, Tampa Renal Physicians
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
Define and identify chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Dr. Pablo Ruiz-Ramon Candace Skelton, RN, CCTC
Nephrologist
Measure estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR.)
List the stages of CKD as defined in the KDOQI Guidelines.
Identify complications associated with the progression of CKD.
Recognize the importance of early referral to a nephrologist.

No Registration Required!!!!
TELECONFERENCE NUMBER:
Toll Free 1.866.699.3239 Access Code: 963 481 215
EVENT ADDRESS:
https://hsh.webex.com/hsh/onstage/g.php?d=963481215&t=a
Tampa Renal Physicians
This material was prepared by FMQAI, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for Florida, under contract with the Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents presented do not necessarily
reflect CMS Policy. FL2009F73T1ABC1311354

Cultural Competency Training Kit: Blending Culture & Medicine

New!!!
To provide culturally competent care, the Blending Culture and Medicine Cultural Competency
Training Kit will assist your practice in meeting and sustaining conformance with Standard #3
of the Office of Minority Healths National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate
Services (CLAS) in Health Care, which states, Health care organizations should ensure that
staff at all levels and across all disciplines receive ongoing education and training in culturally
and linguistically appropriate service delivery.

CKD eNewsletters

To assist organizations in implementing system-level changes to detect, treat and pre-

vent chronic kidney disease, eNewsletters provide the latest national and state infor-
mation. The newsletters also provide additional resources to provide support and as-
sistance in maintaining changes. The newsletters are electronic and easy to read. Find
past issues archived on our website at www.fmqai.com/ckd.aspx.
To subscribe, select one of the options below:
1. Sign up at our website: http://www.fmqai.com/CKD-Tools.aspx
and select the Subscribe to our eNewsletter link, or
2. eMail the FMQAI CKD Team at CKDTeam@fmqai.com, or
3. Call 1-800-564-7490, extension 3510.

On-site Education

Academic detailing and staff education are available to organizations regarding CKD
standards of care, including annual micro-albumin testing, prescription of ACEIs and
ARBs, early referral to nephrologists, and to facilitate adoption of system-level changes.
CKD education is designed to help organizations implement system-level changes in
one or more areas (i.e., modification of clinical practices, provision of staff and patient
education, utilization of technical assistance and/or provider developed changes).

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 ORDER FORM
CLINICAL RESOURCES
Item Quantity For Office Use Only
Chronic Kidney Disease Identification and Action Plan (Poster)
Kidney Risk QUIZ Pharmacy Bags NEW!!!
Educate Patients About Chronic Kidney Disease: Four Key Concepts and
Talking Points (Fact Sheet)
Save the Vein Bracelets NEW!!!
GFR Tracking and Trending Tool
GFR Slide Rule Calculator
PATIENT EDUCATION RESOURCES
Item Quantity For Office Use Only
Medicare Preventive Services -- Manage Your Chronic Kidney Disease (Booklet)
Diabetes & High Blood Pressure: Make the Connection (Brochure)
Kidney Disease (Flyer) NEW!!!
Explaining GFR (Fact Sheet)
Aprenda a proteger sus riones (Brochure)
The Risks of Kidney Disease Runs in My Family (Flyer)
Wait Too Long to Talk About Kidney Disease and You Could Be Waiting
for a Kidney (Flyer)
Kidney Disease: What African Americans Need to Know (Brochure)
Take Charge: Protect Your Kidneys. Get Tested! (Wallet Card) NEW!!!
Know Your Blood Work: eGFR (Fact Sheet) NEW!!!
ONLINE RESOURCES
Item More Info For Office Use Only
Webinar: A Nephrologist Perspective: CKD Definition & Early Detection
(CEUs) NEW!!!
Webinar: Diabetic Nephropathy: Downgrading the Storm (CEUs)NEW!!!
Cultural Competency Toolkit: Blending Culture and Medicine NEW!!!
eNewsletter: Hospital Collaborative Physicians CKD Coalition
eNewsletter:
ON-SITE EDUCATION/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
eNewsletter: Florida CKD Coalition # of
Item Date/Time Specific Topic
Attendees
Physician Champion Academic Detailing
Staff In-service (CEUs available) NEW!!! CKD Overview
Blending Culture & Medicine
CKD & Diabetes Make the Connection
Other: ________________________
Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Technical Assistance
Electronic Health Record Technical Assistance
Care Management Technical Assistance
Patient Self-Management Technical Assistance
PRACTICE INFORMATION
Practice Name:
Street Address:
City: State: Zip:
Mailing Address:
Primary Contact: Title:
Contact phone: Contact email:
Please return form via fax to 813.354.0737 and allow approximately 4 weeks for delivery of order.
This material was prepared by FMQAI, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Florida, under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS),
an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents presented do not necessarily reflect CMS policy. FL2009F73T1ABC1411417