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Dialysis Unit has been designated as a Clinical Program of Excellence

VAPHS Dialysis UnitA new Renal Dialysis Unit was recently dedicated at the University Drive Division to better serve hemodialysis and home peritoneal dialysis patients. The main hemodialysis room provides 14 patient stations that are operated by a new and improved Nurse Manager, Carol Terry, RN standing in new Dialysis Unit.computer system and can comfortably serve inpatients and outpatients. The unit is also equipped with a state-of-the art water purification system to provide the highest degree of safety to hemodialysis patients. The VAPHS Renal Dialysis Unit has been a National Clinical Program of Excellence since 1997.