Quotidian Home Dialysis D/B/A Home Dialysis Centers

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511 S Harbor Blvd suite T, La Habra, CA 90631

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(562) 694-8520

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Preparing for Home Dialysis: Ensuring a Smooth Transition

At Home Dialysis Centers, we aim to make your transition to home dialysis as seamless as possible. Whether you choose hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, preparing adequately is crucial for a successful home dialysis experience. Here’s what you need to know and do to get started.

Assessment and Suitability

Meet with your nephrologist to discuss the feasibility of home dialysis based on your medical condition, home environment, and personal preferences. Our technical director will visit your home to evaluate the space, ensuring it meets the requirements for safe and effective dialysis.
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Training and Education

Comprehensive training sessions are provided for you and, if applicable, your caregiver.

Prior to beginning home hemodialysis (HD), you will be required to train 4 to 6 weeks with a home hemodialysis training nurse. If you chose to train with a caregiver, they will be required to train with you. The majority of patients will do home HD with a partner.

If you have chosen assisted in-home hemodialysis (AHD), a hemodialysis patient care technician (PCT) will be assigned to you and will come to your home and administer your dialysis treatment. With AHD, no patient or caregiver training is required. However, to determine if you qualify for AHD, a member of our home team will call you to discuss this option with you.

Our training sessions cover everything from machine operation to emergency procedures. We also provide detailed educational materials to help you understand your treatment and manage your health effectively – including how to set up and store your medical equipment.

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Home Preparation

You’ll need a clean, well-lit area with access to water, power, and a sanitary drainage system. No pets should be allowed in the treatment area during connecting or disconnecting your catheter – you are more prone to germs and bacteria carried by pets. We’ll guide you through the setup process for your dialysis system, including any necessary modifications to your home. Our team will also install all necessary dialysis equipment and ensure it is operating correctly before you begin your treatments at home.

Storage Space Tips

  • Try and stack higher, in addition to wider. DO NOT attempt to stack solution higher than you are comfortable retrieving. You may stack some supplies on top of each other.
  • Maximize out-of-sight storage space. Examples being store supplies underneath your bed, out of sight, and movable storage. Plastic bins/drawers can also be a useful tool.
  • 1 month of supplies on hand is optimal – especially if your storage space is limited. Take whatever you can out of boxes. However, some supplies will have to remain boxed.

Enjoy Ongoing Support for Your Concierge Dialysis

Once you start dialysis at home, your care team will maintain regular contact, offering support and making any necessary adjustments to your treatment plan. Our support team is available around the clock to assist with any questions or concerns that may arise during dialysis.

What to Expect

  • Independence and Responsibility: While home dialysis offers greater independence, it also requires taking active responsibility for your daily health management.
  • Quality of Life Benefits: Many patients report a better quality of life with home dialysis, thanks to more flexible scheduling and the comfort of being at home.
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Transition with Confidence

Our goal at Home Dialysis Centers is to empower you with the confidence and skills needed to manage your dialysis treatment successfully at home. We are here for you every step of the way to ensure that your transition to home dialysis is smooth and that you are well-prepared to manage your health independently.

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