Each treatment shift is supervised by a physician (except in the case of a Limited Care Unit (LCU)) and a renal nurse is assigned to realise the dialysis treatment of up to 4-6 patients, depending on the level of assistance required by local regulations. The renal nurses are assisted by healthcare assistants, depending on the country requirements. Depending on their size and location, the dialysis centre may have additional administrative and technical support staff.
Team work in a dialysis unit
The multidisciplinary dialysis centre
The dialysis centre is led by a medical director specialised in nephrology, and a nursing supervisor, responsible for the management of the medical and nursing staff respectively.
A multidisciplinary monthly meeting (Clinic Review) is organized and conducted by the medical director to analyze the overall results and improve the health status of each individual patient; such meetings improve communication and create a shared atmosphere and coordinates the care provided at our dialysis centre.