Current Utilization Bangor (Boyd) Ellsworth Lincoln Lakes # of Patients 114 48 31 # of Stations 21 12 8 Days of Operation 6 6 6 # of Patient Shifts 3/day 2/day 2/day Capacity 90.5% 100% 96.9% (66.7% for 3 shifts) (64.6% for 3 shifts) while we do not anticipate barriers to access on account of patient ability to “Therefore, pay for services, we do project access issues related to capacity in the very near future. In anticipation of this eventuality, we have discussed internally and with EMMC the possibility of opening a new center in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. TRC understands that EMMC submitted a letter of intent related to making this service available in Dover-Foxcroft in or about 2008, and received a not subject to review letter from CON in response in late 2008. Because of impending capacity issues and the relatively large number of patients who currently travel fairly long distances from this area (in excess of 35 miles), TRC is evaluating the feasibility of expanding services to this area of Maine.” quality and health status indicators, as discussed above, DaVita has produced “Regarding ten (10) consecutive years of improvement in the DaVita Quality Index (DQI), a benchmarking tool created by DaVita’s Physician Council to measure each dialysis center’s outcomes against company-wide performance. Through this dedication to providing high quality care, DaVita, its physician partners and its clinical care teams have achieved the following results for patients: According to annual patient satisfaction survey results, 96% of DaVita patients would recommend DaVita for dialysis services. DaVita’s clinical outcomes are the best or among the best in virtually every category, including ten (10) consecutive years of continued improvement. In 2009, DaVita had the lowest day-90 catheter (the less preferred access method) among large dialysis providers, reducing the risk of hospitalization from infections and blood clots for its patients. Since 2006, DaVita has exceeded other providers’ influenza vaccination rates by as much as 40%, and vaccinations reduce hemodialysis patients’ odds of hospitalization by 7%.” expects to see similar quality outcomes and patient satisfaction in its operation of the “TRC Outpatient Centers, Home Program, and Program.” B. CONU Discussion
Current Utilization Bangor (Boyd) Ellsworth Lincoln Lakes # of Patients 114 48 31 # of Stations 21 12 8 Days of Operation 6 6 6 # of Patient Shifts 3/day 2/day 2/day Capacity 90.5% 100% (66.7% for 3 shifts) 96.9% (64.6% for 3 shifts) “Therefore, while we do not anticipate barriers to access on account of patient ability to pay for services, we do project access issues related to capacity in the very near future. In anticipation of this eventuality, we have discussed internally and with EMMC the possibility of opening a new center in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. TRC understands that EMMC submitted a letter of intent related to making this service available in Dover-Foxcroft in or about 2008, and received a not subject to review letter from CON in response in late 2008. Because of impending capacity issues and the relatively large number of patients who currently travel fairly long distances from this area (in excess of 35 miles), TRC is evaluating the feasibility of expanding services to this area of Maine.” “Regarding quality and health status indicators, as discussed above, DaVita has produced ten (10) consecutive years of improvement in the DaVita Quality Index (DQI), a benchmarking tool created by DaVita’s Physician Council to measure each dialysis center’s outcomes against company-wide performance. Through this dedication to providing high quality care, DaVita, its physician partners and its clinical care teams have achieved the following results for patients: According to annual patient satisfaction survey results, 96% of DaVita patients would recommend DaVita for dialysis services. DaVita’s clinical outcomes are the best or among the best in virtually every category, including ten (10) consecutive years of continued improvement. In 2009, DaVita had the lowest day-90 catheter (the less preferred access method) among large dialysis providers, reducing the risk of hospitalization from infections and blood clots for its patients. Since 2006, DaVita has exceeded other providers’ influenza vaccination rates by as much as 40%, and vaccinations reduce hemodialysis patients’ odds of hospitalization by 7%.” “TRC expects to see similar quality outcomes and patient satisfaction in its operation of the Outpatient Centers, Home Program, and Program.” B. CONU Discussion
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