Acronyms
LDO
Large Dialysis Organization
What is an Organ Procurement Organization (OPO)?
A non-profit federally designated entity that coordinates organ donation for transplantation.
Name a dialysis organization
DaVita, Satellite, DCI, Fresenius, US Renal Care, etc.
How many stages of CKD are there?
5 Stages
What is Laura's dog's name?
Gizmo.
AKI
Acute Kidney Injury
What do surgeons do with the non-functioning kidney?
They leave it in there!
What are the 3 main dialysis modalities?
In-center Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Home hemodialysis.
What's the most common cause of kidney disease?
Diabeetus.
What's the closest metro stop to the Humphrey building?
Federal Center Southwest
eGFR
Estimated glomerular filtration rate
What is the average wait for a kidney transplant in the U.S.?
3-5 Years
Why are catheters considered suboptimal dialysis starts?
High infection rates.
Who is the largest nephrology practice in the country?
NANI
What is the full address of the CMS Central Office?
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore (or Woodlawn or Windsor Mill), MD 21244
AAKH
Advancing American Kidney Health
How long do you get Medicare coverage after a kidney transplant if ESRD is your only eligibility criteria?
Three years, but immunosuppressant drugs for life of kidney.
How much liquid can a dialysis patient have per day? (+/- 3oz.)
32 ounces.
What are SGLT2 Inhibitors?
A group of medications to treat Type 2 Diabetes. They manage your blood sugar by helping your kidneys remove extra glucose through your urine.
How many hours of annual leave can a GS-level employee carry over from year to year? (+/- 10 hours)
240 hours.
FISS
Fiscal Intermediary Shared System
How many kidneys were transplanted in the longest kidney transplantation chain? (+/- 3)
35, and took 5 months to complete.
As of 2023, how many people were living with ESRD in the U.S.? (+/- 10,000)
808,000 people.
As of 2023, how many people in the U.S. are estimated to have CKD? (+/- 5 million)
35.5 million.
When was Medicare born?
1965 in the Social Security Act