Network 6
Mission Statement:
To improve the lives of people with or at risk for End Stage Renal Disease by promoting and advancing quality of care.
Network 6 Staff
Executive Director
Jenna Krisher
- Directs the organization's overall performance and initiatives in adherence to all Network contract requirements as directed by CMS
- Serves as principal liaison between the Network 6 organization and CMS
- Reports to the Network Board of Directors and provides support to Network boards and committees as primary liaison
- Administers organization’s financial accounting and operational functions in support of the Network CMS contract and corporation requirements and budgets
Community Outreach Coordinator
Amy Williams
- Serves as primary coordinator for educational workshops, meeting planning and outreach
- Coordinates the Network Consumer Committee in developing patient resource materials and initiatives in support of patient education
- Serves as Network liaison to state agencies and quality improvemetn organizations
Patient Services Coordinator
Leila Grubbs MSW
- Handles incoming patient complaints and grievances and facility-related concerns within the Network 6 area
Administration
Executive Assistant
Jana Lemacks
Information Management (IM)
Director of Information Management
Margo Clay, MIS
- Administers all required Network CMS contract data tracking and reporting elements
- Directs all data security, accuracy and timely submission of patient information to CMS
- Manages IM department staff and required IM operations
Data Manager
Dee Tyburski
- Manages data activities to ensure accurate and timely completions of data
- Manages the preparation and completion of the CMS 2744
- Provides education and assistance to ESRD facilities regarding compliance
- Provides education and assistance to ESRD facilities regarding CROWNWeb
Information Management Coordinator
Jasmin Kelly
- Provides technical assistance to facilities regarding data submission
- Monitors facility data compliance and provides educational assistance to aid facilities in meeting goal
- Analyzes patient and personnel databases to resolve data discrepancies
- Responsible for NEPOP
Information Management Specialist
Kareen Belza
- Data entry of the CMS organizational forms, 2728,2746,Network Patient Activity Report, 2744 and Vascular Access
- Contacts facilities to obtain missing information on rejected 2728 and 2746 forms
- Processes the missing forms reports
- Processes data submitted by VISION facilities
Quality Improvement (QI)
Director of Quality Improvement
Leighann Sauls RN, CDN
- Designs and implements quality improvement projects and activities as required by the Network CMS contract; including assistance to facility staff in implementation of internal quality improvement programs, and development of Network 6 educational materials and workshops
- Coordinates the Network Medical Review Board in developing quality improvement project initiatives and patient complaints and grievances
- Manages QI staff
Quality Improvement Coordinator
Melissa Herbert
- Coordinates all Network 6 Quality Improvement Activities