Fig. 4
From: Process based quality improvement using a continuous renal replacement therapy dashboard
Process metrics in the Delivery of RRT. We believe that a proper analysis and objective quantification of the RRT delivery process will not only facilitate standards for centers and between institutions, but also provides the needed assurance and foundation that the afore mentioned “controversies” can be appropriately studied. RRT delivery quality can be quantified, studied, and compared. Ultimately, high quality RRT relies on these processes and needs to be assured if understanding how the technical factors associate with patient outcomes. Additionally, the essential outcome of “performance” can be added to the rubric of optimal RRT therapy. (RRT = renal replacement therapy, MAKE30 = major adverse kidney events in 30 days, MV = mechanical ventilation)