Baxter fees

[Tío Riñon]

What is the story behind Baxter and its charging late fees to the clinics?  At various times during the past year, I've been told that I was beyond a deadline for placing an order for solution and that my clinic would be charged a fee?  Why is this? 

What is even more strange is that I have been told that Baxter needs to get the clinic's approval to be charged the late fee before the order can be placed.  If they don't agree, will I be denied my solutions? 

How does penalizing the clinic motivate me to follow Baxter policies?  Who is responsible for my fate if I can't get my solutions in a timely fashion?

Anyone else have experience or knowledge of this?  Please share.

[Joe]

When I first started PD my nurse told be I needed to be on time with my orders or there would be a fine levied against the clinic. I haven't had that happen to me, so I don't know what the process is but it wouldn't surprise me.

[Tío Riñon]

I found out from my nurse that the fee is an expedited order charge in case Baxter doesn't get the required two weeks notice.  Nevertheless, I still don't understand why it would be charged to the clinic.  The clinic has no control over the actions of the patients.

[Whamo]

That's important to know.  I'll be vigilant in placing my orders on time.