Table 1 Dialysis services in the NT characterised as Dialysis Models of Care
Dialysis Model | Description | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
DxMoC0 Incentre dialysis | Hub service: situated in tertiary centre: acute and maintenance haemodialysis | Majority of patients commence treatment here: used for complex patients and overflow from satellite centres |
DxMoC1 Urban Satellite Unit | Large facilities in urban areas: maintenance haemodialysis | All patients stabilised here: default service when rural and remote services at capacity |
DxMoC2 Rural Satellite Unit | Smaller facilities: often co-located with regional hospitals: maintenance haemodialysis | Usually for stable patients: generally a waiting list |
DxMoC3 Remote Satellite Unit | Small units isolated from hub by distance or geography: maintenance haemodialysis | Generally reserved for clinically well, physically mobile patients: generally a waiting list |
DxMoC4 Remote CC Satellite Unit a | Aboriginal owned and determined; small remote based units providing permanent and respite dialysis with social supports. | Patient acceptance criteria less restrictive as more support services available: generally a waiting list |
DxMoC5 SC HD b | Training and support for independent haemodialysis | Clinically stable, deemed capable and safe to deliver own care |
DxMoC6 SC PD c | Training and support for independent peritoneal dialysis | Clinically stable, deemed capable and safe to deliver own care |