Opening a New ESRD Facility
Download New Facility "To Do" Tracker
Step 1: Contact the Network 203-387-9332 email info@nw1.esrd.net
Step 2: Receive a letter from the Network for the State Surveyor Visit
Step 3: Receive letter from State Survey Department containing CMS Certification Number (CCN)
Step 4: Welcome letter and facility agreement received from the Network
Step 5: Agreement letter returned to the Network
Step 6: Obtain access to data systems;
- CROWNWeb
- Quality Incentive Program (QIP)
- National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)
- Dialysis Data (DFR)
Step 7: Update Staff information with email in CROWNWeb
Step 8: Post Grievance Posters
Important Documents to Review:

Initiative Contact:
Jaya Bhargava, Ph.D., CPHQ
Operations Director
203-285-1215
jbhargava@nw1.esrd.net