Kidney health starts in primary care
This is your one stop for all you need for focusing on CKD in your practice. Here you'll find templates for practice reminders, QI activities for the whole practice to complete, resources for patients, and instructions on how to look for CKD.
The team at Kidney Health Australia is here to support you and your practice.
Reach out via email primary.care@kidney.org.au
Primary Care Team
Kidney Health Australia
primary.care@kidney.org.au
Toolkit
Kidney Health Checks in practice
CKD Handbook
Utilise the CKD Management in Primary Care 5th edition handbook - web based app for supporting CKD care in your practice.
Initial detection of CKD algorithm & staging
Use this algorithm to guide the selection, testing frequency and staging of patients for CKD.
Understanding CKD - quick guide
A simple guide about CKD and staging to help facilitate patient understanding of their test results and CKD.
CKD assessment made easy
Practical guide on how to embed Kidney Health Checks into your practice.
Risk Assessment Poster
Download and print this poster for information about who needs to have a Kidney Health Check.
Risk Assessment Cards
Download and print these cards for handheld information about who needs to have a Kidney Health Check. Patients can circle their known risk factors and use the card to have a conversation with their Healthcare professional.
CPD in your practice
Discover how you can integrate CKD CPD hours in your practice here.
CKD practice education module
Download this presentation to use in presenting CKD education in your practice.
Alternatively, contact primary.care@kidney.org.au to arrange a session for your practice.
How to Guide - stage and diagnose CKD
About how to diagnose and stage CKD in this 'How to' guide which provides an overview of the steps involved in diagnosing and staging CKD, and what to do next.
Talking about Kidney Health Checks
Download this guide to support all staff members to understand Kidney Health Checks, and answer questions patients may have.
Referral algorithm
Use this algorithm to guide decision making about appropriate referrals to Kidney Specialist care.
Kidney Health Checks - desktop guide
A double-sided quick reference guide for your desktop to guide you through who needs a Kidney Health Check, what it includes, and where to next.
