Table 2.
Satellite characteristicsa
| Variable | Specific | Value |
|---|---|---|
| IHF, n (%) | Yes | 9 (42.9) |
| Location, n (%) | Freestanding (not in hospital) | 12 (57.1) |
| Dialysis stations, mean (range) | 8.9 (6 to 12) | |
| Nurse:patient ratio range | 1:3 to 1:5 | |
| Clinics, n (%) | On site | 9 (42.9) |
| Regional center | 9 (42.9) | |
| Nephrologist, n (%)b | On site during dialysis shifts | 3 (14.3) |
| Available by contact | 19 (90.5) | |
| Internist, n (%) | Available during dialysis shifts | 8 (38.1) |
| Family doctor, n (%) | Available during dialysis shifts | 8 (38.1) |
| Local intensive care unit, n (%) | Yes | 10 (47.6) |
| On-site lab, n (%) | Yes | 10 (47.6) |
| Local radiology | Yes | 10 (47.6) |
a
Other details of the satellite, not listed above, were obtained on Form 1 and were included in data analysis.
b
Of 21 satellites, 1 indicated nephrologist was either on site or available by contact. All satellites had access to a nephrologist at all times.