KfH Kuratorium für Dialyse und Nierentransplantation e.V.

The KfH Kuratorium für Dialyse und Nierentransplantation e.V. is a non-profit organization that has been operating since its founding in 1969 as the oldest and largest outpatient dialysis provider in Germany. With over 50 years of experience, the KfH is committed to providing comprehensive and high-quality care for patients with kidney diseases.

• Dialysis Care: The KfH offers comprehensive dialysis care in over 200 centers and in cooperation with practicing physicians and hospitals. This includes hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, both as center-based and home dialysis.
• Nephrology Consultation Hours: In addition to dialysis, nephrology consultation hours are offered to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
• Specialized Facilities: There are 17 specialized KfH kidney centers for children and adolescents that provide special care and medical services.

The mission of the KfH is to provide patients with kidney diseases with local and high-quality care. A central concern is to improve the quality of life of patients through respectful and friendly interaction as well as by providing state-of-the-art medical technologies.

The KfH places great importance on quality assurance and medical innovation. It has implemented a comprehensive quality assurance system ("QiN") that makes treatment quality transparent and continuously improves it. Additionally, the KfH promotes digital medicine to optimize care and further enhance the quality of life of patients.

The KfH operates an educational center that offers a wide range of training opportunities, including in-person seminars, online events, and e-learning solutions. These offerings are accessible not only to employees but also to external interested parties.

The KfH is actively engaged in society by supporting initiatives such as the "finally grown up" program, which facilitates the transition of young patients to adult care. It also promotes organ donation and participates in events that raise awareness of kidney diseases.

Overall, the KfH is an important pillar in the German healthcare system, characterized by commitment, quality, and innovation.

• 1 - https://aerztestellen.aerzteblatt.de/de/unternehmen/kfh-kuratorium-fuer-dialyse-und-nierentransplantation-ev
• 2 - https://www.kfh.de/impressum/
• 3 - https://www.lobbyregister.bundestag.de/suche/R001433
• 4 - https://www.kfh.de/nierenzentrum/berlin-am-nordgraben/startseite/
• 5 - https://www.kfh.de/ueber-das-kfh/portrait/