# PD For Professionals **URL:** https://forums.homedialysis.org/c/discussions-for-dialysis-professionals/pd-for-professionals/12.md [Latest](https://forums.homedialysis.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.homedialysis.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the PD For Professionals category](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/about-the-pd-for-professionals-category/18)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/about-the-pd-for-professionals-category/18 "2017-07-03T21:25:37Z")
If you work in peritoneal dialysis (PD) and have a question about PD, please post it here. --- ## [Need to help patients choose a type of dialysis? Here is a free decision aid to help!](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/need-to-help-patients-choose-a-type-of-dialysis-here-is-a-free-decision-aid-to-help/2945)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2014, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/need-to-help-patients-choose-a-type-of-dialysis-here-is-a-free-decision-aid-to-help/2945 "2014-06-17T13:28:06Z")
Learning that dialysis is needed is not news anyone wants to hear--but patients DO have options, and the type of dialysis they choose can impact every aspect of their lives. This is why we built a tool to help you hel… --- ## [Check out MEI's CE library - $10/credit](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/check-out-meis-ce-library-10-credit/2882)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2013, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/check-out-meis-ce-library-10-credit/2882 "2013-05-22T14:07:25Z")
Nearing the end of a month and need CE credits? MEI can help. Check out our library of offerings for nurses, techs, and social workers--some of which are related to home dialysis. https://credits.meiresearch.org --- ## [New book: Help, I Need Dialysis! by Dori Schatell, MS & Dr. John Agar](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-book-help-i-need-dialysis-by-dori-schatell-ms-dr-john-agar/2759)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2012, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-book-help-i-need-dialysis-by-dori-schatell-ms-dr-john-agar/2759 "2012-02-19T09:32:54Z")
Does the idea of dialysis scare your patients? This book is for them! Help your patients learn how treatment choice can affect what they eat & drink, how many meds they need, their energy level & sleep, sexuality & fert… --- ## [NEW - PD Nurse Email Listserv!](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-pd-nurse-email-listserv/2271)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-pd-nurse-email-listserv/2271 "2010-02-03T14:48:39Z")
Hi PD nurses! We are trying an experiment--I've started a PD Nurse email listserv on Yahoo Groups for PD nurses ONLY. The advantage of a listserv (if you haven't belonged to one before) is that email comes to YOU. Eac… --- ## [Ask our EXPERTS!](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/ask-our-experts/2174)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2009, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/ask-our-experts/2174 "2009-11-23T16:55:16Z")
If you've bookmarked this particular message board, you may be missing a lot of other information on Home Dialysis Central--like our NEW Expert boards, staffed by nephrologist Dr. John Agar and by long-time renal social … --- ## [Know a clinic offering PD that isn't on our database?](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/know-a-clinic-offering-pd-that-isnt-on-our-database/522)
**Author:** [@Beth\_Witten\_MSW](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Beth_Witten_MSW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2005, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/know-a-clinic-offering-pd-that-isnt-on-our-database/522 "2005-11-26T21:10:57Z")
Tell them about Home Dialysis Central. Our database of home programs lets site users know where home dialysis is offered. It’s fast and easy using the link from the home page http://www.homedialysis.org to add or edit … --- ## [Search our message boards!](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/search-our-message-boards/238)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2005, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/search-our-message-boards/238 "2005-04-30T17:57:41Z")
Did you know that you can use the "Search" function in the message board menus (at the top of the page) to look for a topic you want to learn about? Check out tips and information from folks who've been there by search… --- ## [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 ? --- ## [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. --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [PD patient cannot do anymore dilaysis not my will](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-patient-cannot-do-anymore-dilaysis-not-my-will/6286)
**Author:** [@ron570](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/ron570)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-patient-cannot-do-anymore-dilaysis-not-my-will/6286 "2018-09-27T17:09:09Z")
hi everyone, i was a fresenius PD patient for aboutb a month ending in July. In addition to my end satge renal failure, i also have tourette syndrome. I was thrown out from fresenius in middletown ny because i got angry … --- ## [PD Cycler Maintenance](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-cycler-maintenance/1313)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2017, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-cycler-maintenance/1313 "2017-04-09T11:35:54Z")
Who is responsible for the maintenance (PM's) on these machines? Is it the manufacturer or the dialysis clinic? How often do these machines have to have PM's? Thank you. --- ## [Weight restrictions with PD?](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/weight-restrictions-with-pd/1990)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/weight-restrictions-with-pd/1990 "2015-02-27T19:26:06Z")
Are there any weight lifting restrictions with PD? I have a patient who runs his own farm, on hemo now with a catheter (started after harvest season was over). He looked as if his kidneys were going to open, and with a s… --- ## [PD furniture - is there a bed or chair that is recommended?](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-furniture-is-there-a-bed-or-chair-that-is-recommended/2983)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2014, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-furniture-is-there-a-bed-or-chair-that-is-recommended/2983 "2014-12-14T12:04:59Z")
My Dad is going to be on PD and he is concerned about having comfortable chairs and or beds to use for his comfort and the ease of all of us helping him. Any suggestions? --- ## [Gambro AK96 User Manual](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/gambro-ak96-user-manual/2961)
**Author:** [@JW77](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/JW77)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2014, 4:13am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/gambro-ak96-user-manual/2961 "2014-07-18T04:13:20Z")
Xposted in the patient area. I'm training on this machine, and it would speed up my learning process immensely if I had a copy in front of me. Does anyone have a PDF version available? Many thanks.. JW --- ## [New Product - Perintoneal Dialysis Catheter System](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-product-perintoneal-dialysis-catheter-system/2903)
**Author:** [@FranoGlynn](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/FranoGlynn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2013, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-product-perintoneal-dialysis-catheter-system/2903 "2013-10-22T09:16:20Z")
Hi All, I am a student currently studying my final year of a BEng. in Biomedical Engineering. As part of a group project on medical device design my group has come up with a product idea that we feel will reduce the c… --- ## [Baxter cycler alert for Canada](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/baxter-cycler-alert-for-canada/2877)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/baxter-cycler-alert-for-canada/2877 "2013-04-09T19:55:14Z")
Are you in Canada with patients who use a Baxter cycler? If so, you'll want to read this warning. http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/26521a-eng.php --- ## [Rn](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/rn/2874)
**Author:** [@mwestwrc](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/mwestwrc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/rn/2874 "2013-04-03T12:25:52Z")
I may need to begin PD training with a patient who is being treated for Hepatitis B. In reviewing the literature, the recommendations are generally specific to hemodialysis. I am looking for information regarding infe… --- ## [Omontys has been recalled for safety reasons](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/omontys-has-been-recalled-for-safety-reasons/2864)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/omontys-has-been-recalled-for-safety-reasons/2864 "2013-02-25T08:37:05Z")
Some people have had serious--even fatal--reactions to this medicine. Here is a link to the article about the recall: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-24/takeda-affymax-recall-omontys-drug-after-serious-reactions.… --- ## [Patient Recruitment](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/patient-recruitment/59)
**Author:** [@Beth\_Witten\_MSW](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Beth_Witten_MSW)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 3:20am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/patient-recruitment/59 "2013-01-25T03:20:06Z")
What do you think clinics should do to convince more patients to do PD? --- ## [Open Door Forum: Improving Care for Medicare Beneficiares with ESRD today 1-3 EDT](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/open-door-forum-improving-care-for-medicare-beneficiares-with-esrd-today-1-3-edt/2816)
**Author:** [@Beth\_Witten\_MSW](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Beth_Witten_MSW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2012, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/open-door-forum-improving-care-for-medicare-beneficiares-with-esrd-today-1-3-edt/2816 "2012-07-31T07:18:13Z")
Open Door Forum: Improving Care for Medicare Beneficiaries with ESRD On Tuesday, July 31, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host an Open Door Forum for individual input on ways the Innovation Cen… --- ## [Presternal PD Catheters](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/presternal-pd-catheters/2732)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2012, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/presternal-pd-catheters/2732 "2012-01-14T20:01:18Z")
I have a PD candidate that is interested in a Presternal PD catheter. I know little about them. If anyone has experience with them, I would appreciate a list of Pros/Cons. Thank You, Holly --- ## [New Service for Travelers with Disabilities from TSA - TSA Cares](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-service-for-travelers-with-disabilities-from-tsa-tsa-cares/2724)
**Author:** [@Beth\_Witten\_MSW](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Beth_Witten_MSW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2011, 5:28pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-service-for-travelers-with-disabilities-from-tsa-tsa-cares/2724 "2011-12-22T17:28:44Z")
TSA Announces Launch of TSA Cares Toll Free Helpline for Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Needs Press Release December 22, 2011 Contact: TSA Public Affairs (571) 227-2829 WASHINGTON – The Transportation … --- ## [Cycling Peritoneal dialysis order sets](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/cycling-peritoneal-dialysis-order-sets/2703)
**Author:** [@rnrxm6637](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/rnrxm6637)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 7:52am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/cycling-peritoneal-dialysis-order-sets/2703 "2011-11-07T07:52:27Z")
We are an acute, hospital-based dialysis service. We provide backup maintenence hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis for patients admitted to to our hospital. We currently offer only a CAPD opton for PD patients and woul… --- ## [Question about billing PD Patient](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/question-about-billing-pd-patient/2658)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/question-about-billing-pd-patient/2658 "2011-09-03T19:12:25Z")
Hi, I would like to know how to bill for a patient that was on home PD until the 26th of the month and then switched to hemodialysis for the remainder of the month. Should I bill 90966 for PD or 90961 for 2-3 face-to-… [Next page](https://forums.homedialysis.org/c/discussions-for-dialysis-professionals/pd-for-professionals/12.md?page=1)