Collaborating Leaders to Address Racism With Interventions for Equity: Kidney Disease

"The intervention entails support from a KHC that includes:~* An initial rapport-building call~* Ongoing telephone support at least twice a month for six months~* Meeting the patient at all in-person clinic appointments~* Documenting interactions in the EMR using a customized platform~Telephone support begins with a social determinants of health (SDoH) screening tool to identify barriers and facilitators to CKD self-management and appointment adherence. This tool provides access to local resources based on the patient's ZIP code. Subsequent calls will follow up on resource usage, review CKD educational materials and treatment options, complete the Decision Aid for Renal Therapy tool, and facilitate communication through the patient portal. Each call will start with specific goals (e.g., review National Kidney Foundation CKD materials) and conclude with goals for the next session."

"ER Discharge (d/c): Patients may receive consultations and support from Care Management in the ER such as transportation or medication assistance. Follow-up by a social worker varies post-discharge.~Hospital d/c: All hospitalized patients are assessed by the care management team to identify psychosocial needs and begin discharge planning, which may include follow-up appointments and resources. High-risk patients receive additional follow-up from a care transitions coordinator for 30 days post-discharge.~Primary Care: Patients in primary care clinics have access to various support services. Those recently hospitalized or identified as high-risk receive care coordination from social workers. Internal referrals are managed by referral coordinators, while external referrals come from clinic staff. Discharge information is provided after visits.~Nephrology: There are no coordinated support services for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients receiving nephrology care."