Kidney Australia

Your home-based dialysis service provider

Kidney Australia (KA) is dedicated to providing safe, quality, and patient-centric care for individuals with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) who require treatment in the comfort of their own homes. Our services prioritise patient convenience, safety, and well-being, adhering to the highest standards set by accrediting bodies and the National Safety and Quality in Health Services Commission.

 

Our comprehensive services include:

  1. Home-Based Dialysis Service: Administered by highly qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) and Enrolled Endorsed Nurses (EENs) who were highly trained by KA's Director of Clinical Services and Education/Training Manager.
  2. Peritoneal Dialysis: A specialised treatment option for patients requiring renal replacement therapy, also administered by our expert nursing team.

 

Our framework, policies, and procedures align with the standards of our affiliated hospitals, ensuring seamless transitions and continued high-quality care. We work in collaboration with Local Health District, Home Theraphy Section's Clinical Nurse Coordinator to continue the Care Plan designed initially in the hospital setting, guaranteeing sustained safe and quality care throughout the transition to home-based treatment.

 

At KA, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes, prioritising safety, and upholding the highest standards of care. Our dedicated team is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with ESRD, providing personalised and compassionate care in the comfort of their own homes. 

KA's Haemodialysis service provides patients with a safe, quality, and comfortable treatment experience in the convenience of their own homes. Our dedicated team of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Enrolled Endorsed Nurses (EENs) administer Haemodialysis treatments, closely monitoring patients' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.

 

Treatment Details:

  • Duration:
    • 5-6 hours per session, 3 times a week
  • Administration:

    • By RN or EEN, highly trained by KA's Clinical Service Director and Education/Training Manager

  • Scheduled Monitoring:
    • Regular checks by KA's seasoned RNs to ensure treatment efficacy and patient comfort
  • Feedback Mechanism:
    • Patients' feedback and concerns addressed promptly by KA's Clinical Service Director or Education/Training Manager

 

Privacy and Confidentiality:

  • KA ensures the privacy and security of patients' personal and medical information
  • All data collected is stored securely and in accordance with relevant privacy laws and regulations

 

Progress Reporting:

  • Regular progress reports provided to Local Health District, Home Theraphy Section's Clinical Nurse Coordinator to ensure seamless care coordination
  • Reports include treatment outcomes, patient feedback, and any changes to the care plan

 

By choosing KA's Haemodialysis service, patients can expect:

  • Personalised care from experienced and compassionate nurses
  • Flexible treatment schedules to accommodate individual needs
  • Ongoing monitoring and feedback to ensure optimal treatment outcomes
  • Collaboration with Local Health District, Home Theraphy Section's Clinical Nurse Coordinator to sustain comprehensive care

 

KA is committed to delivering exceptional Haemodialysis care, prioritising patient safety, and well-being in the comfort of their own homes.

KA's Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) service provides patients with a safe, quality, and comfortable treatment experience in the convenience of their own homes. Our dedicated team of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Enrolled Endorsed Nurses (EENs) administer PD treatments, closely monitoring patients' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.

 

Treatment Details:

  • Duration:
    • Up to 10 hours per day, 7 days a week
  • Administration:
    • By RN or EEN, highly trained by KA's Clinical Service Director and Education/Training Manager
  • Patient-to-Staff Ratio:
    • One patient handled by two RNs or EENs per week
  • Scheduled Monitoring:
    • Regular checks by KA's seasoned RNs to ensure treatment efficacy and patient comfort
  • Feedback Mechanism:
    • Patients' feedback and concerns addressed promptly by KA's Clinical Service Director or Education/Training Manager

 

Privacy and Confidentiality:

  • KA ensures the privacy and security of patients' personal and medical information
  • All data collected is stored securely and in accordance with relevant privacy laws and regulations

 

Progress Reporting:

  • Regular progress reports provided to Local Health District, Home Theraphy Section's Clinical Nurse Coordinator to ensure seamless care coordination
  • Reports include treatment outcomes, patient feedback, and any changes to the care plan
  • By choosing KA's Peritoneal Dialysis service, patients can expect: Personalised care from experienced and compassionate nurses
  • Flexible treatment schedules to accommodate individual needs
  • Ongoing monitoring and feedback to ensure optimal treatment outcomes

 

KA is committed to delivering exceptional Peritoneal Dialysis care, prioritising patient safety, and well-being in the comfort of their own homes.