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Home Dialysis and Electricity
ANZ/AS3003 is the standard that governs electricity regulations pertaining to home dialysis, both home haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. All home dialysis units should be aware of their responsibilities related to this and other standards. This summary provides basic information - Electricity and Home Dialysis.

Disclaimer: The intent of this document is to provide information to renal units. Information presented is an interpretation of relevant Australian Standards Legislation as at February 2012. KHA and Home Dialysis Advisory Committee (HDAC) hold no responsibility for changes to the legislation. The legislation does not necessarily reflect the views of Kidney Health Australia or the Home Dialysis Advisory Committee. Electrical installers must obtain original copies of all legislation.


CKD MANAGEMENT IN GENERAL PRACTICE

The 2nd edition of this popular book, supersedes previous version and contains important new information - it provides guidance and clinical tips to help identify, manage and refer CKD in your practice, to ensure a high standard of care for your patients.

Book available as PDF download - or hard-copy using special Order Form for this purpose. Email this form with your contact details to KCAT@kidney.org.au - overseas order are not available.



Kidney Health Australia's Kidney Check Australia Taskforce is a highly regarded group which manages our education program for health professionals. It aims to improve their knowledge and understanding of the 'who and how' to screen for kidney disease. KCAT works in conjunction with kidney specialists, GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals, to provide a series of workshop modules - FREE to all Divisions of General Practice in Australia.


Australian CKD Summits -Summary reports
*2nd Summit 2009 *1st Summit 2007

YouTube: KidneyHealthAus to view interviews with key speakers at 2009 CKD Summit.

The KHA-CARI Guidelines process includes revision of these evidence-based guidelines every 3 years. KHA-CARI Guidelines incorporate latest evidence and keep guidelines relevant. Final guidelines are published in 'Nephrology'.
- Search KHA-CARI Guidelines
- Published Guidelines
- KHA-CARI Guidelines Office


QUICK LINKS TO OUR RESOURCES

Our sister websites
Kidney Cancer -
kidneycancer.org.au
Home Dialysis - homedialysis.org.au

For Health Professionals
CKD in Australia
CKD Management in General Practice
- CKD Management book Order Form
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GFR Calculator (new CKD-EPI formula)
- QKidney® Risk Assessment

Detecting CKD 
Medical Research Funding
Policy and Advocacy
Publications for Health Professionals
- Publications - key database
- Dialysis Consumer Survey

Kidney health for patients
Drink water instead
Fact Sheets and Publications
How our kidneys work
Kidney disease

Kidney Health Programs

Kidney Stones
Living kidney donation
Management *8 pages
Resource Order Form


Treatment options *5 pages
- Early Management
- Home Dialysis
- Unit-based Dialysis
- Transplantation
- Conservative care

Statistics
ANDATA Registry
CKD in Australia
Fast Facts on CKD in Australia
Organ Donation Fast Facts

Patient & Carer Support
Dialysis Unit Guide - the DUG * Dialysis and Travel
Family and Carers -
Finance Insurance/Super
Kidney Blog no login * YAP Space login Forum & Chat

Reviewed external resources
Indigenous Resources
Organ donation weblinks * Organ donation FAQ
Recommended weblinks - For Patients
Useful weblinks - Health Professonals


Join your Australian Kidney Community
As a Health Professional working in the field of kidney health education or treatment, you will benefit from joining your Kidney Community - we need your input and passion!

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Last updated: Jun 2013.