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As a dialysis center, you may be required to report certain adverse events that affected patients in your care. Click the relevant category below to see more detailed descriptions of these events. Use this page only if you provide dialysis services in a freestanding center. Hospital-based dialysis centers will have broader reporting responsibilities; they can be accessed through the Hospital section.

Other reporting requirements that may be imposed by CMS, MassHealth, or accrediting organizations are not included in the information provided here. Click here to learn more about what is and is not included in the Navigator.

Adverse Event Categories

Event Type	Description
Blood	Collection, administration, storage, handling, etc. of blood products
Device	Medical device failure, malfunction, mislabeling, user error, etc.

Other Safety Reporting

Event Type	Description
Automated Data Collection	Quality indicators for care reimbursement and research
CMS	Brief overview and links to resources related to CMS safety and quality reporting for dialysis centers
Drug Diversion	Loss or theft of controlled substances
Influenza Vaccination Rate	Vaccination against influenza by health care personnel at your facility

The Patient Safety Navigator is provided by the Betsy Lehman Center for informational purposes. You cannot submit adverse event reports or other data through the Navigator. Your use of the Navigator will not be monitored, and no data will be collected beyond what is explicitly noted in the Website Privacy Statement. Although the Betsy Lehman Center intends to maintain the Navigator’s contents, we cannot guarantee that the information will be accurate, complete, or up-to-date at all times. You should be aware that regulations and reporting systems are subject to change without our knowledge or could be interpreted differently by the agencies that oversee them. By using the Navigator, you agree that you are solely responsible for determining any reporting obligations applicable to you or your organization. For further terms and conditions, see the Terms of Use.

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