The continued education and availability of digital home blood pressure monitors for low revenue patients within the Nephrology Clinic might be made potential for another year on account of funding from the Renal Staff Microgrant Program. The Microgrant Program funds projects that may improve the general care of our dialysis patients and make a positive distinction of their lives. The ambulatory blood pressure monitoring program, initially funded in December 2015 and renewed in 2017, is currently being helmed by the workforce of Barbara Schmaltz, RN, Jane Stromberg, MSW, Joanne Lauber, RN, and will Ross, MD. Managing blood stress is critically vital in slowing the lack of kidney perform in patients with chronic kidney disease. Using the portable screens, patients are able to take their blood stress at house after which name in their readings into the clinic. Adjustments to their medication will be made over the phone, saving the affected person a trip to the clinic. The grant additionally provides treatment planners, if wanted. Many patients have sophisticated medication regimens, and pill planners help simplify treatment management for the patients, family members and caregivers. In 2016, 30 patients enrolled in this system