Hello
We are launching a new Home Dialysis Program and would love suggestions on marketing strategies to attract new home patients. Additionally, any advice on the best approach for engaging nephrologist offices to secure referrals would be greatly appreciated!
Hi, I have been looking for help with Home Dialysis for my Father. We are located in California. May I understand what it is you will be doing? We have been unable to find someone who is willing to help with Home HD. I look forward to your reply.
Hello,
Unfortunately we are not in California. Thank you for your response
First, you don’t say what type of dialysis the patient does or wants to do. Is the patient capable of learning and doing either PD or home HD? Is there no one known to the patient willing and able to be trained to help do tasks the patient can’t do?
Although some insurance may cover staff-assisted home dialysis, Medicare doesn’t cover this. So most people reach out to family or friends to see if anyone is willing to learn how to help with dialysis when help is needed. Others have the funds to pay out-if-pocket for help.
It’s not easy to find a helper. Some clinic staff might be willing to help but clinics may be reluctant to allow this for liability reasons. You could advertise on nursing job sites and review any applicant’s home dialysis experience or willingness to train, references, and get legal advice on contracting. Because dialysis is life-sustaining reliability is paramount!
The Home Dialysis Central Find a Clinic database lists two CA clinics that may offer staff-assisted home dialysis —one in Oakland and the other in Los Angeles. There may be others we don’t know about. You can find that database at Home Dialysis Central