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Kidney Disease / Hemodialysis

Inpatient

Each year, kidney disease kills more people than breast or prostate cancer. In 2013, more than 47,000 Americans died from kidney disease.

In light of this, we created the Hemodialysis Units to provide the highest quality of care for both acute and chronic kidney and renal disease patients. Our team of specialists and professionals include R.N.s, L.P.N.s and state certified dialysis technicians.

The Inpatient Unit, located on the third floor of the main hospital, provides care for acute patients who may need hemodialysis and of our chronic ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease) patients who are admitted in the hospital. The Unit is equipped with 7 Inpatient chairs and has 2 Registered Nurses and a Licensed Practical Nurse or a hemodialysis technician that care for the seven patients. Private patient rooms are also available if needed.

The acute Inpatient Unit provides treatments, as required, depending on the needs of the patients as determined by the nephrologist. Portable hemodialysis equipment supports dialysis needs throughout the hospital when patients are unable to be transported to the main unit.

Hours of Operation and Contact Information:

Our Inpatient unit operates Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., all year round including holidays with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year. During these holidays the make-up day is a Sunday to accommodate the needs of the patients while still providing the six-day operation. Additionally, depending on the needs of the patients we have extended hours on an as needed basis and have nurses on call for patients who need emergency treatments after hours.

Inpatient – 973-395-8429.

Outpatient

The Hemodialysis Units provide the highest quality of care for both acute and chronic patients. Our team of specialists and professionals include R.N.s, and state certified dialysis technicians.

The Outpatient Unit, located on the ground floor in the Medical Arts Building, provides care for patient with Chronic Renal Disease and ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease). The Unit is equipped with 29 stations and also provides an isolation station for patients on an as needed basis.

All outpatient treatments are set up in accordance with the Nephrologists orders. Most patients receive treatment three times a week every other day. The Unit is comprised of a multidisciplinary team that includes Registered Nurses, Licensed Social Workers, Registered Dietitians, Physicians, and a Nursing Director who meet at a minimum of once a month to discuss the care plan of the patient.

This Unit was recognized by the Trans-Atlantic Renal Council for achieving Significant Progress in Improvement of Patient Care Delivery Systems and Patient Care Outcomes.

Hours of Operation and Contact Information:

The Outpatient Hemodialysis Unit operates from 5:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and from 5:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. and provides three shifts of treatments, 6-days a week year round including holidays with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. During these holidays, there is a make-up day on Sunday to accommodate the needs of the patients and still maintain the 6-day operation.

Outpatient – 973-395-4031.

    Medical Director – Dr. Padmaj Kodali

    Hemodialysis Nurse Manager – Mary Lauren Bayawa, RN BSN

    Social Worker – LaDeen Hagans, Melissa Golomb MSW (Per Diem)

    Renal Dietician – Christine Limpin, Oliver Lozada (Per Diem)