Rehab Centers With Dialysis

When a patient needs rehabilitation or skilled nursing care after a hospital stay, finding the right facility can be a challenge. When that patient also needs dialysis, there is another important question to consider: Where will dialysis treatments take place? For patients with kidney disease, choosing a rehab center with dialysis available on-site can help […]

Optimizing the Transition from Hospital to SNF Dialysis

Keeping a dialysis patient’s discharge plan on track can be challenging. Dialyze Direct identifies this challenge and works to support CM efforts, offering a smoother referral process with rapid approval responses. How we work to improve the referral process for CM and onsite dialysis needs:

Faster Referral Decisions Help Patients Access Dialysis Care Sooner

Faster Referral Decisions Help Patients Access Dialysis Care Sooner When a patient needs dialysis care in a skilled nursing facility, every minute matters. Case managers, discharge planners, patients, and families need timely answers so they can coordinate care, finalize placements, and avoid unnecessary delays. To improve the referral experience, Dialyze Direct has implemented a new […]

What Is Dialysis? A Simple Guide to How It Works and What to Expect

Your kidneys play a vital role in maintaining overall health by filtering waste products and excess fluid from your blood. However, when chronic kidney disease or kidney failure occurs, the kidney function declines, and they can no longer perform these essential tasks. According to the National Kidney Foundation, approximately 786,000 people in the United States […]

Home vs. In-Center Dialysis: Understanding Your Treatment Options

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD), you may be wondering which type of dialysis is right for you. Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment that helps remove excess fluid, toxins, and waste products from the blood when the kidneys can no longer function […]

Preventing Early Dialysis Readmissions During the First 30 Days of SNF Care

The first 30 days after hospital discharge are the most vulnerable period for dialysis patients. Many early readmissions are not caused by new medical events, but by preventable gaps in monitoring, communication, and coordination during the transition to skilled nursing care. Below are four common and often preventable drivers of early hospital returns: Common and […]

Are High Glucose Levels and Anemia Related to Kidney Disease?

Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and that anemia is a common complication of chronic kidney disease? According to the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), 1 in 3 adults with diabetes also has kidney disease. At the same time, patients with chronic kidney disease experience reduced production of […]

The Connection Between Diabetes, Hypertension, and Kidney Disease

Imagine waking up one day to find that your kidneys are failing, your blood pressure is dangerously high, and your blood sugar is uncontrollable. This is a harsh reality for millions of people worldwide suffering from diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease (CKD). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 37 […]

The Role of Kidney Biopsies in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

When routine blood tests and imaging aren’t enough to explain your kidney problems, a biopsy may offer the answers you need. Imagine your kidneys, two small yet powerful organs, working silently around the clock to filter your blood and maintain your body’s balance. But what happens when something goes wrong? Kidney disease often develops with […]

How High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease Affect Each Other

Did you know that high blood pressure (hypertension) is the second leading cause of kidney failure in the United States? Many people don’t realize that their high blood pressure is slowly damaging their kidneys, until it’s too late. At the same time, kidney disease can worsen blood pressure, creating a dangerous cycle that can lead […]

Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease: What You Need to Know

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing health concern, affecting 1 in 7 adults in the United States, nearly 37 million people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Alarmingly, 90% of those with CKD are unaware they have it until the disease has progressed to more severe stages (National Institute of […]

More Frequent Dialysis Enhances Recovery for AKI Patients

More frequent dialysis provides a slower rate of dialytic fluid removal and stabilizes intradialytic hemodynamics. In those patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) who require dialysis therapy, this gentler dialysis model of care may enhance the chances of kidney recovery and liberation from dialytic care. Key points on why this approach may lead to […]

How eGFR and Other Key Kidney Tests Help Detect Kidney Disease Early

Did you know that chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 37 million adults in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)? An estimated 90% of people with CKD are unaware they have the condition, often because symptoms may not appear during the early stages. That is why kidney function […]

Exciting Changes for Medicare Patients: Expanded Access to Home Dialysis Programs

Starting January 1, 2025, Dialyze Direct is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking change in our admission policy for Medicare patients. Previously, an End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) diagnosis was required to admit patients to our home dialysis program. However, with the new regulations, we can now accept all Medicare patients with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) , […]

Dialyze Direct to Provide Staff-Assisted Home Dialysis Services in HCR ManorCare Skilled Nursing Facilities

Collaboration is largest adaptation of Dialyze Direct’s staff-assisted home hemodialysis treatment model Brooklyn, N.Y., May 29, 2019 /PR Newswire/ — Dialyze Direct, LLC, a leader in patient-focused treatment modalities to improve quality of life for people suffering from kidney disease, has entered into a national cooperation agreement with HCR ManorCare, the nation’s leading not-for-profit provider […]

A Day in the Life of a Dialyze Direct Patient

Patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) who require dialysis often find themselves caught in what feels like an endless cycle of long dialysis sessions followed by lengthy recovery periods. Traditional dialysis, which requires travel to a dialysis clinic three times per week for treatment, has a high impact on quality of life for these patients. […]

How More Frequent Dialysis Facilitates Patient Recovery

Overview Conventional hemodialysis (HD) is known to cause prolonged, debilitating post-dialysis symptoms. HD’s long recovery time seriously impacts the health and quality of life of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients who reside in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Dialyze Direct hypothesized that more frequent dialysis (MFD) results in shorter recovery times for HD patients and better […]

How Onsite Dialysis Facilitated Care During Hurricane Ian

There are many moving parts to consider when providing healthcare services during a natural disaster. Hospitals, nursing homes, and other providers must develop and implement emergency plans for these contingencies. In the case of dialysis, there are several important considerations: availability of dialysis equipment, filtration systems for the water used in dialysis, and the sanitation level […]

Why Dialysis Nursing is Better at Dialyze Direct

With the difficulties faced in providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic, many nurses have faced burnout and challenges in maintaining work-life balance, especially as staffing shortages have affected many organizations. This has led to increased interest in finding novel and rewarding approaches to practicing nursing in a post-pandemic world. Dialyze Direct has had the opportunity […]

What Does an Onsite Dialysis Team Look Like?

The idea of bringing services to patients, instead of the other way around, is not a new concept. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted exposure to infection risk when transporting patients to offsite facilities, onsite dialysis at skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) has only seen increased demand. Dialyze Direct has been providing onsite dialysis in SNFs […]

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