Freedom WITH home Dialysis from vitality
Dialysis at home should be your first option, not your last.
We go beyond simply providing "what patients deserve" by developing care models that uniquely align with the personal needs and desired outcomes of patients and their support networks—approaching care as if we were in their shoes. Our focus is on keeping the patient at home and delivering what truly matters: personalized care that prioritizes the patient's goals, improved outcomes, and above all, hope.
Our In-Home Dialysis Services
Our in-Home Care Model
We are proud to come along side patients and families and help alleviate the burdens of chronic treatment. We won't ask you to come to a clinic or office. By offering all training and treatments directly in the home, aligning with your schedule, we hope to remove the challenges of time, travel, and cost from your dialysis experience.
Embrace Independence with Home Dialysis
Vitality Dialysis is dedicated to upholding these five essential core values that we believe create an exceptional home dialysis experience:
Home Dialysis Steps
01 Education
Learn About Your Options
Begin by exploring ALL your treatment options: (1) Home dialysis (hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis) and (2) In-center dialysis. We believe that understanding your dialysis options is imperative and helps empower you to manage your health and outcomes. We encourage you to explore
outsetmedical.com and
kidney.org, which provides essential insights into kidney disease, dialysis, and the Tablo system.
02 Discussion
Talk to Family, Friends, and Nephrologist
It’s essential to involve your family, support system, and nephrologist when evaluating dialysis treatment options. These decisions impact your daily routine, lifestyle, and overall health, making open discussions vital. Your family and caregivers can help ensure the chosen option aligns with your lifestyle, while your nephrologist will guide you toward the most appropriate medical choice based on your unique needs.
03 Preparation
Learn About Your Home Machine and Assess Your Schedule
After choosing home dialysis as the right option for you, take time to learn about the dialysis machine and start planning a treatment schedule that seamlessly fits into your daily/weekly routine.
04 Begin Home Dialysis
In-Home Training and Support
From day one, your care team will provide in-home training for you and your care partners. Typically lasting about three weeks, this training will ensure you’re fully prepared to safely and confidently perform dialysis at home. With 24/7 support, you’ll never be on your own—our team is happy to assist whenever needed.
Connect with us for Personalized Home Dialysis
We excel in providing home dialysis that offers life-enhancing outcomes. Contact us today to learn more about our services, training, and support.
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FAQs
What is home dialysis?
Home dialysis is a treatment option for patients with kidney failure, allowing them to perform dialysis treatments at home instead of traveling to a clinic or hospital. It provides greater flexibility and control over your treatment schedule. Vitality Dialysis supports both self-care and staff-assist care models.
What home treatments options are available?
(1) Home Hemodialysis (HHD): Uses a machine and dialyzer (artificial kidney) to filter your blood outside your body, similar to in-center hemodialysis, but performed at home. Accepted vascular access types: CVC (catheter), AV fistula, AV graft.
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(2) Peritoneal dialysis (PD): uses the lining of your abdomen (the peritoneum) to filter waste and excess fluids from your blood. A cleansing solution, called dialysate, is introduced into your abdomen through a catheter, and as it absorbs waste products, it’s later drained out and replaced with fresh solution. Accepted access: PD catheter only.
Am I a candidate for home dialysis?
There are several important factors to consider when determining if home dialysis is right for you:
(1) Medical Condition: You need to consider your over-all stability and health to manage home dialysis. Ask your family, friends, and nephrologist to help evaluate your suitability for home hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis based on your medical history and condition.
(2) Self-Management at home: Home dialysis requires you and/or a care partner to be comfortable handling equipment and supplies, monitoring your own treatments, and routinely collaborating with your dialysis care team.
(3) Lifestyle and Independence: Home dialysis offers treatment flexibility, including when and how much you dialyze. This freedom and autonomy are ideal for patients who want more control over their treatments and the liberty to continue working, traveling, or engaging in hobbies.
(4) Home Environment: You’ll need a clean, safe space to perform dialysis and store the necessary supplies. For home hemodialysis, you’ll also need a reliable water source, electricity, and internet.
(5) Support System: Having a strong support system, like family or friends, can help you manage home dialysis more effectively, though some patients prefer to perform treatments independently.
What are the benefits of home dialysis?
Some benefits include:
- Greater flexibility to dialyze when it's convenient for you
- Ability to dialyze in the comfort of your own home
- Flexible on-demand dialysis structure, allowing for additional or extended treatments as necessary
- No traveling to dialysis clinics - alleviating time, cost, and scheduling burdens
- Greater freedom with diet and fluid intake
- Reduced infection risk compared to busy clinic exposure
- Fewer hospitalizations
- Improved blood pressure control with customized in-home treatment plan
How long does training take?
Training duration varies depending on the type of dialysis, and the availability of the patient and care partner to train. Most patients complete training in about 3 weeks. Your training will ensure you feel comfortable and confident in performing your home treatments.
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