title: Collaboration, focus drive transplant success rate at Northwest Kidney Centers.
abstract: The first step toward creating a successful transplant culture like we have in Seattle is having leaders who understand that transplant truly is the best option for certain patients. A dialysis organization must create infrastructure that addresses patients' needs before, during and after transplant. Patient education and IDT involvement are essential. And working in collaboration with local transplant programs, other health care providers and community partners can propel such an initiative to success.
authors.forename: Leanna
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Tyshler
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D014481:United States