The DIALYSIS COTTAGE
Where
home atmosphere meets medicine
with over 60 years of combined experience, is comprised of the Medical Director, Director of Nurses, Charge Nurse, Staff Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, Biomedical Services Coordinator, Registered Renal Dietitian, Social Services Coordinator and the Administrative Assistant. All of whom take a very active role as part of the your "Care" team and all work very hard to make you feel at home.
Our patient care staff, nurses and patient care technicians, some of whom are nationally certified, are here to deliver the most progressive patient care and training for all types of dialysis, whether in the center, hospital or at home.
Our Biomedical Services Coordinator is state licensed as a water treatment specialist. Our technical support team are certified by the various software and equipment manufacturers to maintain and operate the sophisticated software and hardware required to provide state of the art treatments.
Our Registered and Licensed Dietitian with a Masters of Science degree works with the patients to develop an appropriate diet plan to meet nutritional requirements and improve overall health status. Ongoing nutritional education and counseling is provided to the patients and family based on their individual needs. Dietary compliance is encouraged through monthly education materials, games and contests.
Our Nephrology social worker provides ongoing psychological assessments determining individual patient needs such as financial, transportation, medication assistance, living arrangements and educational/vocational needs. Patients are assisted in adjusting to chronic illness and treatment related to quality of life. Our social worker provides ongoing emotional support and counseling for both patients and families as well as provide resource developments and advocacy for patients.