# Discussions for Dialysis Professionals **URL:** https://forums.homedialysis.org/c/discussions-for-dialysis-professionals/9.md [Latest](https://forums.homedialysis.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.homedialysis.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the Discussions for Dialysis Professionals category](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/about-the-discussions-for-dialysis-professionals-category/15)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/about-the-discussions-for-dialysis-professionals-category/15 "2019-09-24T18:12:46Z")
If you work in the dialysis field as a technician, nurse, dietitian, social worker, nephrologist, or pharmacist, this forum is for you. Ask a question or share your wisdom. You are not alone! Please post your question… --- ## [Intermittent or failing screen on a Fres 5008s - UK - Telford](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/intermittent-or-failing-screen-on-a-fres-5008s-uk-telford/10112)
**Author:** [@JW77](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/JW77)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/intermittent-or-failing-screen-on-a-fres-5008s-uk-telford/10112 "2026-05-03T07:42:15Z")
Posted in the patient thread but curious to see if there are any Fres or machine engineers that have come across this problem. At startup the machine, slips the cursor to the bottom left for a period of time before the … --- ## [Hiring a Home PD nurse any suggestions in the Phila area](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/hiring-a-home-pd-nurse-any-suggestions-in-the-phila-area/9741)
**Author:** [@19140](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/19140)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/hiring-a-home-pd-nurse-any-suggestions-in-the-phila-area/9741 "2025-03-27T15:35:31Z")
Hello We are a new PD clinic and in need of Home Dialysis Nurses any suggestion on recruiting very difficult to find --- ## [Staff Assisted home hemo](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/staff-assisted-home-hemo/9513)
**Author:** [@DialyzeAtHome](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/DialyzeAtHome)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/staff-assisted-home-hemo/9513 "2024-09-04T14:58:23Z")
Hello, I am new to this site and I am trying to acquire as much information as possible about starting a small staff assisted home hemodialysis agency in NJ. Since Medicare still does not cover staff for home dialysis (u… --- ## [90966 PD with POS 11](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/90966-pd-with-pos-11/9083)
**Author:** [@pkumar](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/pkumar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/90966-pd-with-pos-11/9083 "2023-07-19T17:00:40Z")
can PD patients be seen in a office setting with POS 11 ? --- ## [What questions would a LMT ask a 56 year old man on dialysis](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/what-questions-would-a-lmt-ask-a-56-year-old-man-on-dialysis/8951)
**Author:** [@megan](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/megan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/what-questions-would-a-lmt-ask-a-56-year-old-man-on-dialysis/8951 "2023-03-12T19:03:46Z")
Call I’d have volunteered at an outpatient dialysis center where patients are in end-stage Reno, Reno failure your client Robert is a 56-year-old man on disability because he lost one leg below the knee in half and half … --- ## [Sterilize Your Medical and Surgical Instruments](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/sterilize-your-medical-and-surgical-instruments/8930)
**Author:** [@JamesAnderson](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/JamesAnderson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/sterilize-your-medical-and-surgical-instruments/8930 "2023-02-17T20:11:17Z")
Sterile processing refers to the process that is used to clean, prepare, sterilize, store and track reusable medical and surgical instruments throughout their lifespan. The world needs to recycle things for the betterme… --- ## [Welcome to the HD Forum for Professionals](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/welcome-to-the-hd-forum-for-professionals/32)
**Author:** [@Beth\_Witten\_MSW](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Beth_Witten_MSW)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/welcome-to-the-hd-forum-for-professionals/32 "2023-02-13T20:11:18Z")
Welcome to the HD Forum of Home Dialysis Central! This forum is for professionals to share your thoughts, concerns, and/or suggestions about home hemodialysis. --- ## [Staff Assisted HD](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/staff-assisted-hd/8871)
**Author:** [@QueenB](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/QueenB)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/staff-assisted-hd/8871 "2023-01-30T02:54:19Z")
Has anyone had any luck in trying to make this option a choice for patients?? Pt outcomes would be so much better if there is a way to make this a reality. --- ## [Cartridge test on a Gambrio Phoenix](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/cartridge-test-on-a-gambrio-phoenix/5749)
**Author:** [@francesco](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/francesco)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/cartridge-test-on-a-gambrio-phoenix/5749 "2022-12-08T16:18:22Z")
Hi there, who could be helping me in testing a disposable cartridge i have developed on Gambro Phoenix Cartridge with no patient connected and no blood running, but, water? i can pay for this service, nothing is for free … --- ## [PD alarms issue](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-alarms-issue/5174)
**Author:** [@Hormaz\_Dastoor](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Hormaz_Dastoor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-alarms-issue/5174 "2022-11-11T16:39:39Z")
I have a patient on Fresenius sleepsafe machine doing APD . His inflows are fine and outflow alarms 36 times a night . The alarm either says low flow state or check catheter . The catheter is in the proper position , but… --- ## [Standard PET Result](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/standard-pet-result/8757)
**Author:** [@Sshamin01](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Sshamin01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/standard-pet-result/8757 "2022-08-04T19:02:56Z")
When Solute Transport Class comes up as “inconclusive”, can that be used as a valid PET. I say, “No,” but a collegue thinks it is. --- ## [Protein supplements](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/protein-supplements/7289)
**Author:** [@kwcasey](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/kwcasey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/protein-supplements/7289 "2022-06-13T16:48:19Z")
What’s your patient’s favorite protein supplements? We use Liquacel, but only 1 oz per treatment which I’ve been told is how much Medicare will pay. --- ## [PD drainage bags and Septic tanks](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-drainage-bags-and-septic-tanks/8660)
**Author:** [@raeernisse](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/raeernisse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-drainage-bags-and-septic-tanks/8660 "2022-06-11T16:31:18Z")
I will be starting PD soon and my home has a septic tank. I was wondering what people do with the drainage bags that are full? I have heard emptying them into a shower or toilet that goes to a septic tank is bad. What… --- ## [Develop a new continuing training program for HD nurses](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/develop-a-new-continuing-training-program-for-hd-nurses/8531)
**Author:** [@chaoyueZ](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/chaoyueZ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/develop-a-new-continuing-training-program-for-hd-nurses/8531 "2022-02-14T23:53:18Z")
I am working on developing a new continuing training program with a leading pharma company dedicated to HD nurses. Our goal is to keep HD nurses updated with the latest technology and knowledge and to boost your career. … --- ## [B Braun Maintenance Kits for purchase](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/b-braun-maintenance-kits-for-purchase/8424)
**Author:** [@Tuntira](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Tuntira)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/b-braun-maintenance-kits-for-purchase/8424 "2021-09-28T22:23:51Z")
Good Day All, I am looking for a store to purchase the standard B Braun Dialog+ Maintenance kits. So far the only option I have found is from PartSource . com. If anyone knows anywhere else, I would appreciate it. Tha… --- ## [Health Emergency of Climate Change 4](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/health-emergency-of-climate-change-4/8239)
**Author:** [@JW77](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/JW77)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/health-emergency-of-climate-change-4/8239 "2021-04-20T07:04:30Z")
This may be of interest to you Hazardous temperatures and cardiac health - Episode 4 Supported by the RSM UK but with a often with a global panel and audience. 4 of 10. Previous events can be viewed on Youtube --- ## [Assesment Tool for pre Hd treatment](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/assesment-tool-for-pre-hd-treatment/8303)
**Author:** [@Rooster88](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Rooster88)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2021, 11:36am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/assesment-tool-for-pre-hd-treatment/8303 "2021-06-19T11:36:30Z")
Hi. I would like to know,is there any assessment tool/forms for nurses prior starting patient HD treatment?.Thank you. --- ## [RVUs for 90966, 90970 and 90989](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/rvus-for-90966-90970-and-90989/8274)
**Author:** [@okohn](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/okohn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/rvus-for-90966-90970-and-90989/8274 "2021-05-18T17:05:19Z")
Does anyone know the RVUs for the above codes for 2020 and 2021? thanks --- ## [Expanding Home Dialysis Services](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/expanding-home-dialysis-services/8251)
**Author:** [@Chris5](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Chris5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 3:18pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/expanding-home-dialysis-services/8251 "2021-04-29T15:18:28Z")
Hello— I am a hemo dialysis tech in New York. I work as a sole proprietor on private basis. I am looking to expand and hire more care givers. I am also looking to accept medicare and other insurances to increase my cl… --- ## [Unfunded, Undocumented CKD-5 patient wants Home PD](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/unfunded-undocumented-ckd-5-patient-wants-home-pd/8156)
**Author:** [@tinkll1](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/tinkll1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 12:23am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/unfunded-undocumented-ckd-5-patient-wants-home-pd/8156 "2021-02-11T00:23:30Z")
I am a nephrology consultant at a safety net clinic, Marin Community Clinic, in San Rafael, CA. I am aware of a general push to get patients into the home for ESRD services, to both improve QOL and to address costs for … --- ## [Reimbursement for 2020](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/reimbursement-for-2020/7986)
**Author:** [@moestown1016](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/moestown1016)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/reimbursement-for-2020/7986 "2020-11-28T17:05:55Z")
Hi! Is there a separate reimbursement for hospitals that have an on-site outpatient PD clinic? So far all I can find for reimbursement is the bundled base rate calculated at 3 units of therapy per week and then the month… --- ## [Leaking fluid through skin](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/leaking-fluid-through-skin/7847)
**Author:** [@Bexy3](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Bexy3)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/leaking-fluid-through-skin/7847 "2020-08-25T19:42:38Z")
Has anyone had experience of a patient leaking fluid through skin from all over the body? Not classic hyperhidrosis as this is from abdomen, back, chest, as well as upper and lower legs. Large amounts of fluid being lost… --- ## [Procedure code Home Dialysy](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/procedure-code-home-dialysy/7781)
**Author:** [@Vicmarie11](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Vicmarie11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/procedure-code-home-dialysy/7781 "2020-07-09T18:08:47Z")
Im looking for help, I need the CPT Code use for Home Base dialisys --- ## [Intimacy Webinar Follow Up](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/intimacy-webinar-follow-up/2080)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2020, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/intimacy-webinar-follow-up/2080 "2020-03-30T21:30:03Z")
Hi y'all! I hope you were fortunate enough to join us for Robin Siegal's talk about Intimacy and Home Dialysis. If not, we did record it and will edit and compress it so we can put it on the home page. In the meantime, w… --- ## [Service Manual For Gambro AK 96](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/service-manual-for-gambro-ak-96/7625)
**Author:** [@IT\_Belmekhfi](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/IT_Belmekhfi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 1:38am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/service-manual-for-gambro-ak-96/7625 "2020-03-18T01:38:04Z")
Please I need this service manual Thank you --- ## [Staff assisted home HD](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/staff-assisted-home-hd/7364)
**Author:** [@Pjoe23](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Pjoe23)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/staff-assisted-home-hd/7364 "2019-11-20T22:44:54Z")
Does anyone have this experience with this? I am a inpatient dialysis nurse and want more information about this. Hopefully this becomes an option in my area soon. Do you use a next stage hd machine? Any information wou… --- ## [Used Dialysis Machines](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/used-dialysis-machines/1500)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/used-dialysis-machines/1500 "2019-10-28T15:14:37Z")
I've run into an interesting opportunity to sell 10 used COBE Centrysystem 3 Dialysis Machines. They've been well maintained and they're in excellent condition. I've been told it is recommended to sell them abroad. I … --- ## [Gambro Phoenix Cartridge ( Alternative )](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/gambro-phoenix-cartridge-alternative/7203)
**Author:** [@kashifkha](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/kashifkha)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/gambro-phoenix-cartridge-alternative/7203 "2019-10-08T16:34:46Z")
Hi Anybody can tell me if there is any alternative cartridge is available Regards kashif khan --- ## [HHD and open trach](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/hhd-and-open-trach/6883)
**Author:** [@Valerys](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Valerys)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/hhd-and-open-trach/6883 "2019-04-09T13:45:32Z")
Hello, I work at an independent facility that has 2 chronic units and also has HHD and PD units. We are looking to admit a new patient to HHD that has an open trach. We currently do not have a policy or procedure that… [Next page](https://forums.homedialysis.org/c/discussions-for-dialysis-professionals/9.md?page=1)