End Stage Renal Disease Facility (ESRD) Certification Program
Program Overview
The End Stage Renal Disease Facility Certification Program monitors dialysis clinics for quality, safe dialysis services for all citizens in need of these services. Dialysis is indicated for people whose kidney function is below 15%. The Indiana State Department of Health inspects End Stage Renal Disease Facilities on behalf of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Contact the Program
Indiana State Department of Health
Division of Acute Care
2 North Meridian Street, 4A
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-7474 (Acute Care Receptionist)
(317) 233-1325 (ISDH Main Switchboard)
Map
Program Manager
Kelly Hemmelgarn
khemmelgarn@isdh.in.gov
(317) 233-7541
(317) 233-7472 [Administrative Assistant]
Report a Complaint or Incident to the ISDH
Report a complaint regarding a health care facility
Individuals can call or email to make complaints about care provided at any licensed or certified Indiana health care providers or suppliers.
Report an incident regarding a health care facility
The Incident Report Form is for health care facilities to notify the Indiana State Department of Health of a reportable incident pursuant to the ISDH Reportable Unusual Occurrence Policy. The Incident Report Form is also for health care facility staff (nursing homes, intermediate care facilities, and hospice agencies) to report a reasonable suspicion of a crime against a resident pursuant to Federal regulations. This form is not to be used to file a complaint.
Consumer Information
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Find
Find and compare information about the services and quality of care provided at dialysis facilities in any state. You can also find addresses and phone numbers for each facility. - About
Read more information about the Dialysis Facility Compare website and Medicare coverage for dialysis. - Data Details
Learn how and where information for dialysis facilities is collected. - Resources
Find information and links to other web sites on kidney disease and dialysis treatment,including chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, pediatric dialysis, kidney transplants, and family support.
Your Medicare Rights and Responsibilities
Out of Hospital Do Not Resuscitate Declaration and Order
Consumer Reports
End Stage Renal Disease Consumer Reports
Survey Reporting System (SRS)
Directories
Directory of End Stage Renal Disease Facilities
Employment Opportunities
Learn more about Employment Opportunities with the Indiana State Department of Health
Forms
Supplemental Information to Federal Application End Stage Renal Disease Facilities, Form 51053
Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services Forms
Laws and Regulations
Federal Laws and Regulations
Appendix H State Operations Manual
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Homepage
State Operations Manual Appendix L (Ambulatory Surgery Centers)
State Laws and Rules
Indiana Law and Rules Homepage
Limited Criminal History Search
Links
Professional Organizations
American Association of Kidney Patients
Forum of End Stage Renal Disease Networks
American Health Information Management Association
Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
Indiana State Medical Association
Indiana State Nurses Association
State Government
Indiana Public Access Counselor
Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning (FSSA)
Federal Government
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Health Care Excel (HCE)
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