联合委员会启动新一轮肾透析Speak Up活动

The Joint Commission has launched a new Speak Up™ educational campaign on kidney dialysis, “ Dialysis:  Five ways to be active in your care at the hospital ." The campaign is being launched on World Kidney Day (10 March 2011) to highlight the importance of helping dialysis patients stay safe while they are hospitalized. The brochure encourages dialysis patients who find themselves in the emergency department or admitted into the hospital to play an active role in managing their care. The campaign is supported by the American Association of Kidney Patients, the National Kidney Foundation and the Renal Physicians Association. The new campaign covers topics such as finding out how dialysis should be managed during hospitalization, avoiding infections in the hospital, asking about medications and possible interactions, talking with the hospital dietitian, and planning for a return home. The brochure provides helpful tips and encourages people requiring dialysis to ask a trusted family member or friend to be an advocate during any hospitalization. The campaign also encourages dialysis patients to share their dialysis care team contact information with the hospital staff upon entering the emergency department or being admitted. Sign up to receive future issues of Speak Up™ by joining the Speak Up E-Alerts list. (Contact: Cathy Barry-Ipema)