FMC - Kaukauna in Kaukauna, Wisconsin - Dialysis Center

FMC - Kaukauna is a medicare approved dialysis facility center in Kaukauna, Wisconsin and it has 12 dialysis stations. It is located in Outagamie county at 2259 Progress Way, Kaukauna, WI, 54130. You can reach out to the office of FMC - Kaukauna at (920) 759-4540. This dialysis clinic is managed and/or owned by Fresenius Medical Care. FMC - Kaukauna has the following ownership type - Profit. It was first certified by medicare in September, 2002. The medicare id for this facility is 522550 and it accepts patients under medicare ESRD program.

Dialysis Center Profile

NameFMC - Kaukauna
Location2259 Progress Way, Kaukauna, Wisconsin
No. of Dialysis Stations 12
Medicare ID522550
Managed ByFresenius Medical Care
Ownership TypeProfit
Late Shifts No

Contact Information


2259 Progress Way, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, 54130
(920) 759-4540

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NPI Number1376658120
Organization NameFmc Dialysis Services Of Kaukauna
Doing Business AsBio-medical Applications Of Wisconsin Inc
Address2259 Progress Way Kaukauna, Wisconsin, 54130
Phone Number(920) 759-4540

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Patient Distribution

Anemia Management

Dialysis patients with Hemoglobin data16
Medicare patients who had average hemoglobin (hgb) less than 10 g/dL19

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Effects of Kava on the liver

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Dialysis Adequacy

Adult patinets who undergo hemodialysis, their Kt/V should be atleast 1.2 and for peritoneal dialysis the Kt/V should be atleast 1.7, that means they are receiving right amount of dialysis. Pediatric patients who undergo hemodialysis, their Kt/V should be atleast 1.2 and for peritoneal dialysis the Kt/V should be 1.8.
Higher percentages should be better.

  • Hemodialysis
    Adult patients getting regular hemodialysis at the center34
    Adult patient months included in Kt/V greater than or equal to 1.2287
    Percentage of adult patients getting regular hemodialysis at the center99
    Percentage of pediatric patients getting regular hemodialysis at the center

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Mineral and Bone Disorder

An important goal of dialysis is to maintain normal levels of various minerals in the body, such as calcium. This shows the percentage of patients treated at FMC - Kaukauna with elevated calcium levels.

Patients with hypercalcemia35
Hypercalcemia patient months294
Patients with Serumphosphor37
Patients with Serumphosphor less than 3.5 mg/dL5
Patients with Serumphosphor from 3.5 to 4.5 mg/dL19
Patients with Serumphosphor from 4.6 to 5.5 mg/dL30
Patients with Serumphosphor from 5.6 to 7 mg/dL34
Patients with Serumphosphor greater than 7 mg/dL12

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Researchers looked at 1,575 adults who averaged 67 years old and had no signs of dementia and had not had a stroke. They were given MRI brain scans and a battery of tests to measure memory and thinking abilities; they also had blood drawn to check the level of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) or omega-3 fatty acids in their red blood cells. Those with the lowest levels of omega-3s showed signs of accelerated aging. They had lower brain volume, indicating shrinkage comparable to two additional years of aging. Compared with those with the highest blood levels of omega-3s, they scored lower on cognitive tests measuring such things as memory, problem solving, abstract thinking and multi-tasking.

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Vascular Access

The arteriovenous (AV) fistulae is considered long term vascular access for hemodialysis because it allows good blood flow, lasts a long time, and is less likely to get infected or cause blood clots than other types of access. Patients who don't have time to get a permanent vascular access before they start hemodialysis treatments may need to use a venous catheter as a temporary access.

Patients included in arterial venous fistula and catheter summaries 30
Patient months included in arterial venous fistula and catheter summaries 215
Percentage of patients getting regular hemodialysis at the center that used an arteriovenous (AV) fistulae for their treatment67
Percentage of patients receiving treatment through Vascular Catheter for 90 days/longer4

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Effects of Kava on the liver

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Researchers looked at 1,575 adults who averaged 67 years old and had no signs of dementia and had not had a stroke. They were given MRI brain scans and a battery of tests to measure memory and thinking abilities; they also had blood drawn to check the level of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) or omega-3 fatty acids in their red blood cells. Those with the lowest levels of omega-3s showed signs of accelerated aging. They had lower brain volume, indicating shrinkage comparable to two additional years of aging. Compared with those with the highest blood levels of omega-3s, they scored lower on cognitive tests measuring such things as memory, problem solving, abstract thinking and multi-tasking.

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Hospitalization Rate

The rate of hospitalization show you whether patients who were being treated regularly at a certain dialysis center were admitted to the hospital more often (worse than expected), less often (better than expected), or about the same (as expected), compared to similar patients treated at other centers.

Standard Hospitalization Summary Ratio(SHR) YearJanuary, 2016 - December, 2016
Patients in facility's Hospitalization Summary33
Hospitalization Rate in facility172.9 (As Expected)
Hospitalization Rate: Upper Confidence Limit345.3
Hospitalization Rate: Lower Confidence Limit91.5

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Effects of Kava on the liver

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A commission set up by the Federal government to tackle problems in Australia's health system is already being criticised.

Low levels of omega-3 in blood ‘ups' risk of dementia and brain aging: Study

Researchers looked at 1,575 adults who averaged 67 years old and had no signs of dementia and had not had a stroke. They were given MRI brain scans and a battery of tests to measure memory and thinking abilities; they also had blood drawn to check the level of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) or omega-3 fatty acids in their red blood cells. Those with the lowest levels of omega-3s showed signs of accelerated aging. They had lower brain volume, indicating shrinkage comparable to two additional years of aging. Compared with those with the highest blood levels of omega-3s, they scored lower on cognitive tests measuring such things as memory, problem solving, abstract thinking and multi-tasking.

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Readmission Rate

The rate of readmission show you whether patients who were being treated regularly at FMC - Kaukauna were readmitted more often (worse than expected), less often (better than expected), or about the same (as expected), compared to similar patients treated at other dialysis centers.

Standard Readmission Summary Ratio(SRR) YearJanuary, 2016 - December, 2016
Readmission Rate in facility23.4 (As Expected)
Readmission Rate: Upper Confidence Limit41.1
Readmission Rate: Lower Confidence Limit10.8

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Effects of Kava on the liver

In recent years, serious concerns about the dangers of kava and the effects on the liver have resulted in regulatory agencies, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration, banning or restricting the sale of kava and kava products.

Team set up to perform 'radical surgery' on the Australian health system

A commission set up by the Federal government to tackle problems in Australia's health system is already being criticised.

Low levels of omega-3 in blood ‘ups' risk of dementia and brain aging: Study

Researchers looked at 1,575 adults who averaged 67 years old and had no signs of dementia and had not had a stroke. They were given MRI brain scans and a battery of tests to measure memory and thinking abilities; they also had blood drawn to check the level of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) or omega-3 fatty acids in their red blood cells. Those with the lowest levels of omega-3s showed signs of accelerated aging. They had lower brain volume, indicating shrinkage comparable to two additional years of aging. Compared with those with the highest blood levels of omega-3s, they scored lower on cognitive tests measuring such things as memory, problem solving, abstract thinking and multi-tasking.

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Infection Rate

Hemodialysis treatment requires direct access to the bloodstream, which can be an opportunity for germs to enter the body and cause infection. This information shows how often patients at FMC - Kaukauna get infections in their blood each year compared to the number of infections expected for the center based on the national average.

Standard Infection Summary Ratio(SIR) YearJanuary, 2016 - December, 2016
Infection Rate in facility1.78 (As Expected)
SIR: Upper Confidence Limit4.29
SIR: Lower Confidence Limit.57

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Effects of Kava on the liver

In recent years, serious concerns about the dangers of kava and the effects on the liver have resulted in regulatory agencies, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration, banning or restricting the sale of kava and kava products.

Team set up to perform 'radical surgery' on the Australian health system

A commission set up by the Federal government to tackle problems in Australia's health system is already being criticised.

Low levels of omega-3 in blood ‘ups' risk of dementia and brain aging: Study

Researchers looked at 1,575 adults who averaged 67 years old and had no signs of dementia and had not had a stroke. They were given MRI brain scans and a battery of tests to measure memory and thinking abilities; they also had blood drawn to check the level of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) or omega-3 fatty acids in their red blood cells. Those with the lowest levels of omega-3s showed signs of accelerated aging. They had lower brain volume, indicating shrinkage comparable to two additional years of aging. Compared with those with the highest blood levels of omega-3s, they scored lower on cognitive tests measuring such things as memory, problem solving, abstract thinking and multi-tasking.

Common misconceptions about Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, continues to be an ongoing battle for millions of Americans. With an estimated 5.4 million Americans living with the disease and an annual cost of $183 billion, Dr. Gustavo C. Roman, director of the Nantz National Alzheimer Center at the Methodist Neurological Institute, addresses some common misconceptions about this devastating disease.

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Transfusion Summary

Patients with anemia require blood transfusions if their anemia is not managed well by their dialysis center. This information shows whether FMC - Kaukauna's rate of transfusions is better than expected, as expected, or worse than expected, compared to other centers that treat similar patients.

Standard Transfusion Summary Ratio (STrR) Year January, 2016 - December, 2016
Patients in facility's Transfusion Summary 30
Transfusion Rate in facility24.6 (As Expected)
Transfusion Rate: Upper Confidence Limit143.8
Transfusion Rate: Lower Confidence Limit5.2

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Effects of Kava on the liver

In recent years, serious concerns about the dangers of kava and the effects on the liver have resulted in regulatory agencies, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration, banning or restricting the sale of kava and kava products.

Team set up to perform 'radical surgery' on the Australian health system

A commission set up by the Federal government to tackle problems in Australia's health system is already being criticised.

Low levels of omega-3 in blood ‘ups' risk of dementia and brain aging: Study

Researchers looked at 1,575 adults who averaged 67 years old and had no signs of dementia and had not had a stroke. They were given MRI brain scans and a battery of tests to measure memory and thinking abilities; they also had blood drawn to check the level of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) or omega-3 fatty acids in their red blood cells. Those with the lowest levels of omega-3s showed signs of accelerated aging. They had lower brain volume, indicating shrinkage comparable to two additional years of aging. Compared with those with the highest blood levels of omega-3s, they scored lower on cognitive tests measuring such things as memory, problem solving, abstract thinking and multi-tasking.

Common misconceptions about Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, continues to be an ongoing battle for millions of Americans. With an estimated 5.4 million Americans living with the disease and an annual cost of $183 billion, Dr. Gustavo C. Roman, director of the Nantz National Alzheimer Center at the Methodist Neurological Institute, addresses some common misconceptions about this devastating disease.

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Survival Summary

The rate of mortality show you whether patients who were being treated regularly at FMC - Kaukauna lived longer than expected (better than expected), don’t live as long as expected (worse than expected), or lived as long as expected (as expected), compared to similar patients treated at other facilities.

Standard Survival Summary Ratio(SIR) YearJanuary, 2013 - December, 2016
Patients in facility's Survival Summary147
Mortality Rate in facility11.8 (As Expected)
Mortality Rate: Upper Confidence Limit18.9
Mortality Rate: Lower Confidence Limit6.9

News Archive

Effects of Kava on the liver

In recent years, serious concerns about the dangers of kava and the effects on the liver have resulted in regulatory agencies, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration, banning or restricting the sale of kava and kava products.

Team set up to perform 'radical surgery' on the Australian health system

A commission set up by the Federal government to tackle problems in Australia's health system is already being criticised.

Low levels of omega-3 in blood ‘ups' risk of dementia and brain aging: Study

Researchers looked at 1,575 adults who averaged 67 years old and had no signs of dementia and had not had a stroke. They were given MRI brain scans and a battery of tests to measure memory and thinking abilities; they also had blood drawn to check the level of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) or omega-3 fatty acids in their red blood cells. Those with the lowest levels of omega-3s showed signs of accelerated aging. They had lower brain volume, indicating shrinkage comparable to two additional years of aging. Compared with those with the highest blood levels of omega-3s, they scored lower on cognitive tests measuring such things as memory, problem solving, abstract thinking and multi-tasking.

Common misconceptions about Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, continues to be an ongoing battle for millions of Americans. With an estimated 5.4 million Americans living with the disease and an annual cost of $183 billion, Dr. Gustavo C. Roman, director of the Nantz National Alzheimer Center at the Methodist Neurological Institute, addresses some common misconceptions about this devastating disease.

Sedentary behaviour has unclear link with prostate cancer risk

Sedentary behaviour is not a clearcut risk factor for prostate cancer, analysis of a large population-based cohort indicates.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 9 days ago


Dialysis Facility in Kaukauna, WI

FMC - Kaukauna
Location: 2259 Progress Way, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, 54130
Phone: (920) 759-4540

News Archive

Effects of Kava on the liver

In recent years, serious concerns about the dangers of kava and the effects on the liver have resulted in regulatory agencies, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration, banning or restricting the sale of kava and kava products.

Team set up to perform 'radical surgery' on the Australian health system

A commission set up by the Federal government to tackle problems in Australia's health system is already being criticised.

Low levels of omega-3 in blood ‘ups' risk of dementia and brain aging: Study

Researchers looked at 1,575 adults who averaged 67 years old and had no signs of dementia and had not had a stroke. They were given MRI brain scans and a battery of tests to measure memory and thinking abilities; they also had blood drawn to check the level of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) or omega-3 fatty acids in their red blood cells. Those with the lowest levels of omega-3s showed signs of accelerated aging. They had lower brain volume, indicating shrinkage comparable to two additional years of aging. Compared with those with the highest blood levels of omega-3s, they scored lower on cognitive tests measuring such things as memory, problem solving, abstract thinking and multi-tasking.

Common misconceptions about Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, continues to be an ongoing battle for millions of Americans. With an estimated 5.4 million Americans living with the disease and an annual cost of $183 billion, Dr. Gustavo C. Roman, director of the Nantz National Alzheimer Center at the Methodist Neurological Institute, addresses some common misconceptions about this devastating disease.

Sedentary behaviour has unclear link with prostate cancer risk

Sedentary behaviour is not a clearcut risk factor for prostate cancer, analysis of a large population-based cohort indicates.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 9 days ago


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