The DaVita Way (Core Values)
We feel rewarded because what we do is consistent with our goals and dreams.
What is Fulfillment?
his common acute therapy acronym stands for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy.
What is CRRT?
This 6-letter acronym outlines our expected behaviors when interacting with patients to build trust and resolve issues.
What is WE CARE?
This historic phrase is a DaVita call-and-response meant to build camaraderie.
What is "One for All, and All for One"?
he single most effective way to prevent the spread of infections in the hospital setting
What is Hand Hygiene (or washing your hands)?
It’s the unofficial 8th Core Value that stands for "Getting the right stuff done, and a lot of it!
What is GSD (Get Stuff Done)?
This teammate role is an essential part of the acute team, providing bedside care and cannulating patients (Hint: It’s a 3-letter acronym)
What is a PCT (Patient Care Technician)?
Before beginning a procedure, the team performs this critical step to verify the right patient, right procedure, and right site.
What is a Time Out (or Safety Check)?
A teammate who goes above and beyond can be recognized with one of these awards, which includes a certificate
What is a Core Value Award?
This type of protective equipment must be worn when there is a risk of exposure to blood or body fluids
What are gloves?
We continually seek to understand the needs of our patients, doctors, and teammates, and then exceed their expectations.
What is Service Excellence?
This home-based modality is sometimes managed or supported by acute teams for hospital patients and involves the lining of the abdomen.
What is Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)?
According to the DaVita Way, teammates are encouraged to report these incidents openly so we can find the root cause and improve patient safety.
What are Safety Events (or near misses)?
This phrase describes the symbolic decision a teammate makes to commit to making DaVita a special place to work.
What is "Crossing the Bridge"?
When your hands are visibly soiled, you must use this instead of an alcohol-based hand rub.
What is soap and water?
We don't say "It's not my fault." We take ownership of our results
What is Accountability?
An advanced acute PCT or RN might take on this role to help train and guide new teammates on the floor.
What is a Preceptor?
In the hospital, DaVita acute teammates must follow both DaVita's internal policies and the specific procedures of this entity
What is the contract hospital (or the specific hospital system)?
This philosophy focuses on three pillars: Caring for our Patients, Caring for Each Other, and Caring for Our World.
What is the Trilogy of Care
This acronym stands for a major bloodstream infection risk associated with central venous catheters, which we actively work to prevent
What is CLABSI (Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection)?
We say what we believe, and we do what we say. We are trusted because we are trustworthy.
What is Integrity?
The ACOI is a metric we track closely in the hospital setting. ACOI stands for this
What are Acute Clinical Outcomes Indicators?
his continuous program was developed specifically to monitor and improve the quality of care in the acute setting (Hint: CAMP)
What is the Continuous Acute Management Program?
This Village Program platform allows teammates to track volunteer hours and engage in community giving.
What is Ripples?
Before moving from a "dirty" task (like handling waste) to a "clean" task (like accessing a catheter), a teammate must perform this crucial sequence.
What is removing gloves and performing hand hygiene?