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Dialysis Issues

NSW Renal Dialysis Plan to 2011

The RSN Dialysis Working Group had considerable input in the development of the NSW Renal Dialysis Plan to 2011. The Plan has been endorsed by NSW Health, and is readily available for use by Area Health Services across NSW. Please contact the Network Manager for a copy.

Renal Key Performance Indicators

A set of renal KPIs has been developed for use in NSW, and is included in the NSW Renal Dialysis Plan to 2011. It is intended that the KPIs will reflect progress towards the achievement of the principles outlined in the Plan. Construction of the indicators reflects wording used in the Queensland KPI Project and the proposed Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) clinical indicators. NSW Renal Services Network is represented on the national group advising ACHS on the renal clinical indicators.

Renal Minimum Data Set

An Information Management Group has developed a minimum data set for use by renal services to measure dialysis activity and to assist planning of renal services. The next task for this group is to identify a data collection system for use across NSW. Renal Services Network is working closely with NSW Health on this project and has been strongly supported by the GMCT ICT Manager.

The Renal Information System Catalogue (RISC) is already in use in many renal units and has been offered across NSW with assistance from GMCT. Those areas which choose to use their own in-house system for renal data collection will need to ensure that their renal data system: (a) includes all components of the minimum data set, and (b) is compatible with the requirements for the eMR.

It is expected that the renal data system, when operational, will also provide reports on the majority of the key performance indicators listed in the NSW Renal Dialysis Plan to 2011.

NSW Rural Renal Clinical Advisory Group

This group is largely coordinated and funded by NSW Health, and has strong links to the Renal Services Network.

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