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Sunday, July 13, 2014
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Presentations Overview
Clinical and Joint Sessions
“Thanks may not be enough, but it’s often all we have”
It’s been said, “Gratitude is an Attitude.” Patients too often forget what a good or great attitude can do for them and their caregivers. Caregivers often forget as well. Learn how mutual gratitude is what healing is all about.
Jim Dineen, MS
President/Owner
Eagledreamer, Creative Mgt. Consultants
The Changing Compositions of Dialysate
Accurate dialysate concentrations are critical to the safety and effectiveness in delivery of hemodialysis treatments. This presentation will cover the basic components in hemodialysate, the less common recent introductions, and safety advice for dialysate administration.
Mike Morales, MHA/Ed, CBNT, CHT, CCNT, CCHT-A
Chief Executive Officer
Dialysis Education Services
A Comparison of the Dialysis Technician & Modern Day Nurse
The nurse and technician play vital roles in the care of CKD patients in the United States. Quite often these disciplines see themselves as drastically different in origin, purpose, and education. The purpose of this presenation is to explore those differences and compare likenesses in hopes of building appreciation for one another.
Mike Morales, MHA/Ed, CBNT, CHT, CCNT, CCHT-A
Chief Executive Officer
Dialysis Education Services
A Unique Vascular Access Solution to Decrease Catheters and Rescue Failing Fistulas and Grafts
This presentation will discuss how catheters are associated with increased mortality risk and we will explore options to change to fistulas or grafts to significantly improve outcomes.
Julia Gladis, RD
Vascular Access Representative
Cryolife
On the Road to Home, Educating Patients on Home Modalities
This presentation will discuss the disparity between in-center and home dialysis in our area and the United States. Hear about the “power of one” and the importance of communication regarding discussion surrounding home modalities. And you’ll learn about the Network Patient Representative Program (NPRP).
Raynel Wilson, RN, CNN, CPHQ
Quality Improvement Director
The Renal Network (ESRD Networks 9 & 10)
Short Daily Home Hemodialysis - A Provider’s Perspective
Shane shares successes, challenges and unresolved issues within home therapy, both clinically and operationally. The goal of this presentation is to update, educate and promote a healthy discussion around short-daily hemodialysis benefits and challenges in the home setting.
Shane Simon, MBA
National Sr. Director, Home Hemodialysis
DaVita Healthcare Partners
There’s No Place Like Home
Charissa will discuss her personal journey through kidney disease. She will also tie in how home dialysis help save her life and brought her family closer together.
Charissa Rice
Field Marketing Specialist
Nxstage