Guest dialysis at DaVita
Information for patients
Who is guest dialysis intended for?
Haemodialysis patients planning a temporary stay away from their place of regular treatment.
Patients insured by the National Health Fund (NFZ) – free of charge under health insurance.
EU patients with an EHIC card – free of charge under coordination regulations.
Patients from EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland) and the United Kingdom – based on EHIC/GHIC.
Commercial patients – for a fee, for uninsured persons, without an EHIC card or from outside the EU/EFTA.
During the holiday season, we recommend booking in advance (several weeks before your planned arrival).
How to plan and organize guest dialysis?
Step 1: Contact us via the contact form:
By sending a request automatically from the website form.
By sending an e-mail after completing the form ([email protected]).
In the comments, please specify:
Type of insurance (NFZ, EHIC or commercial dialysis).
Requirement for dialysis in isolation (e.g. hepatitis B infection).
Step 2: You will receive feedback from us with:
Confirmation of availability.
Alternative dates or contact details for your chosen dialysis clinic.
A list of required documents to be provided.
Step 3: After confirming the date, please send us:
The required clinical documentation (e-referral, clinical information sheet).
A scan of your EHIC (EU) or GHIC (UK) card – the card must contain all the necessary details.
Confirmation of payment for the procedures (for commercial patients, prepayment is required).
Complete medical documentation must be provided before the first treatment.
Step 4: Confirmation of your booking
Once your documents have been verified, you will receive final confirmation of your guest dialysis dates.
If you are on the waiting list for a kidney transplant, please provide your home centre with the contact details of the station where you will be undergoing guest dialysis.
Required medical records
The clinical information sheet should include:
Type of vascular access (function, difficulties, complications) and type of locking solution (if CVC).
Standard (dry) body weight.
Dialysis prescription (days of the week), HD treatment time, blood flow (Qb), anticoagulation.
Dialyser type, dialysate composition (K, Ca concentration), dialysate temperature.
Medications administered during dialysis (ESA, iron – doses).
Recent laboratory tests:
HBsAg (HBs antigen) and anti-HBs (antibodies).
HCV RNA (PCR) or anti-HCV; anti-HIV.
Current haemoglobin concentration (from the current month)*.
Potassium concentration before HD.
Blood type.
Concise clinical summary:
Cause of end-stage renal disease and the date of initiation of renal replacement therapy.
Clinically significant comorbidities, including allergies and complications during dialysis.
Information on past medical history relevant to clinical management.
A complete list of medications taken, including dosages and routes of administration.
Detailed information on vascular access function.
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