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Embarking on your first day of home dialysis training may initially seem daunting. However, similar to any other inaugural experience, you will swiftly grasp the essentials for a successful journey.

Facilitating Your Home Preparation

Our dedicated training team is committed to assisting you in establishing a safe and comfortable environment for your home dialysis treatments.

Upon your invitation, the training team can visit your home to engage in discussions and address your inquiries regarding:

  • Optimal placement for your dialysis machine.
  • Identification of suitable furniture for treatments.
  • Ensuring access to essential utilities like power, lighting, phone/internet, and water.
  • A thorough review of the supply list.
  • Providing insights on efficient supply storage.

Leveraging their experience in helping numerous individuals commence home dialysis, our team possesses a wealth of ideas and solutions tailored to diverse living situations.

Discover firsthand that the process is more manageable than you might initially think.

 

Over 90% of individuals engaged in home dialysis express high satisfaction with their decision.

If you’re pondering whether you can truly master the skills for home dialysis, the resounding answer is “absolutely!” Our experienced nurses have successfully guided thousands of individuals in learning how to perform dialysis at home with confidence.

 

Key Insights from Your Healthcare Team on Home Dialysis:

Dialysis at home is the preference of over 95% of doctors and nurses.

While home dialysis may appear daunting initially, the majority of individuals find success and high satisfaction with their decision.

In general, individuals who undergo home dialysis tend to lead longer, healthier lives.

Additionally, the advantages of home dialysis, including increased schedule and meal flexibility, reduced medication requirements, and enhanced energy levels, will soon become apparent!

Right from the start, your compassionate and seasoned care team is available to guide both you and your family through the intricacies of home dialysis, addressing your inquiries at any time, day or night.

Home dialysis provides you with the utmost control over your schedule, allowing you to feel your best.

The journey into home dialysis commences with comprehensive training from a compassionate and knowledgeable dialysis nurse, ensuring your comfort in administering treatments at home.

Essential supplies are delivered to your doorstep, enabling you to undergo treatment based on a schedule crafted in collaboration with your healthcare team. Should you have any inquiries, a dialysis nurse is available around the clock to assist you via phone.

Approximately once a month, you engage with your home dialysis care team, comprising your dialysis nurse, social worker, and dietitian, to ensure optimal well-being.

Discover more about home dialysis and understand why over 95% of physicians and nurses prefer the option of home dialysis.

For the majority of patients, opting for home dialysis translates to improved health and a higher quality of life compared to receiving treatments at a dialysis center. Explore some compelling reasons why considering dialysis at home is worthwhile.

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Increased Vitality

Individuals undergoing home dialysis experience reduced accumulation of toxins in their blood and quicker recovery post-treatments. This translates to enhanced energy levels for work, travel, and quality time with family and friends.

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Accessible Dialysis Nurse 24/7

Regardless of your location or the time of day, a trained home dialysis nurse is just a phone call away, ready to assist you every day of the year.

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Flexible Treatment Scheduling

Home dialysis empowers you to tailor your dialysis routine to your lifestyle. Your dedicated treatment team assists in determining when and where your treatment takes place—whether during the day, at night, at home, in an RV, or even on a cruise. Revel in the flexibility that home dialysis offers.

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Assistance in Home Preparation

Our dedicated dialysis team helps you make minor adjustments to your home to ensure a safe and comfortable treatment environment. These adjustments are typically swift, straightforward, and budget-friendly.

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Freedom in Diet and Medications:

Home dialysis provides greater dietary freedom, allowing you to savor the foods you love. Additionally, many patients require fewer medications as home dialysis effectively removes harmful toxins and excess fluids.

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Your Supportive Care Team

At the center of your dialysis journey is you, the most crucial member of the team. Surrounding you are highly-trained and supportive healthcare experts committed to helping you lead a better life.

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TREATMENT OPTIONS

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CLINICAL SERVICES

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Nephrologist

Our Approach: At the core of our practice is a patient-centric approach that focuses on individualized

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Dietitian

Our Approach: We believe in a holistic approach to nutrition that is tailored to the unique

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Social Worker

Our Approach: Our philosophy revolves around a holistic approach to care. Our Social Worker works collaboratively

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Our Doctors

A Professional & Care Provider

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Monique Szczepanik

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Nina Defrias

MANAGER NURSE PRACTITIONER