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Certification--good for business.

Helen F Williams1, Greg Lopez, Kathryn Lewis

  • 1Special Projects, Denver Acute Dialysis Team, Fresenius Medical Care, Denver, CO, USA. helen.williams323@gmail.com

Nephrology Nursing Journal : Journal of the American Nephrology Nurses' Association
|August 9, 2013
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Certified nurses improve dialysis patient outcomes, positively impacting healthcare facility finances. This strategy enhances patient care while mitigating financial penalties associated with poor performance metrics.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Nursing Education

Background:

  • Medicare and commercial health plans increasingly use pay-for-performance (P4P) reimbursement models.
  • Financial penalties are imposed on dialysis facilities with suboptimal patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the financial benefits of employing certified nurses in dialysis facilities.
  • To demonstrate how nursing certification can improve business outcomes and patient care.

Main Methods:

  • This article reviews the impact of nursing certification on healthcare facility performance.
  • Analysis of financial implications and patient care quality.

Main Results:

  • Certified nurses contribute to better patient outcomes.

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  • Improved outcomes can lead to enhanced financial performance for dialysis facilities.

    • Conclusions:

    • Investing in nursing certification is a strategic approach for dialysis facilities.
    • Certification supports both high-quality patient care and financial stability.