July 2021 Tip of the Month

Annual Screening and Management Targets for CKD Patients

Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease need a variety of screenings throughout the year. This month we focus on screening and management targets for patients with Stage 1-2 CKD.

Annual Screenings

Estimate GFR and albuminuria
Lipid management
Metabolic acidosis
Hyperkalemia
Behavioral health
Influenza vaccination

More Frequent Screenings

Blood pressure control: monthly until controlled, then every 3-6 months
Diabetes mellitus management: poorly controlled every 3 months, controlled every 6 months

Manage CKD in Your Primary Care Practice

Use this checklist for CKD management

The checklist outlines information on screening, diagnosis, and treatment processes to improve care and outcomes for patients with CKD.

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