 Opening a New ESRD Facility

  Download  New Facility "To Do" Tracker

Step 1: Contact the Network at 216-593-0101 or email info@nw9.esrd.net

Step 2: Receive a letter from the Network for the State Surveyor Visit

Step 3: Receive letter from State Survey Department containing CMS Certification Number (CCN)

Step 4: Welcome letter and facility agreement received from the Network

Step 5: Agreement letter returned to the Network

Step 6: Obtain access to data systems;

• CROWNWeb
• Quality Incentive Program (QIP)
• National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)
• Dialysis Data

Step 7: Update Staff Information with email in CROWNWeb

Step 8: Post Grievance Posters

Important Documents to Review:

• Conditions of Coverage
• Interpretive Guidelines
• Network Staff Contact Information
• Patient Advisory Committee (PAC) Flyer
• Grievance Posters
• ESRD Patient Rights
• Emergency Preparedness