Racial Inequities in Health Care

Feb 3, 2022 9:45am ‐ Feb 3, 2022 11:15am

Identification: 2022bestof01

Credits: None available.

When we discuss determinants of health and health care, we must take into account the cultural and social factors involved in determining who receives what health care and how they are treated. This session examines how stigma and racial discrimination impact healthcare utilization. Approaches leaders at all levels of society could and should take to reduce health and racial inequities is presented.

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Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

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Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
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Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
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Learning Outcome:
After completing this educational activity, the learner will be able to discuss the impact of cultural and social factors, as well as racial discrimination, on healthcare utilization inequities.


Caring for Ourselves While Caring for Others

Feb 3, 2022 11:15am ‐ Feb 3, 2022 12:15pm

Identification: 2022bestof02

Credits: None available.

Learn more about empathy fatigue and how to avoid it. Examine the prevalence of burnout and compassion fatigue in the workplace and how to recognize symptoms of burnout in yourself and staff. This session shares tips to develop habits of self-care and resiliency.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

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Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
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Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to prioritize self-care while being able to deliver patient care.


Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections

Feb 3, 2022 12:45pm ‐ Feb 3, 2022 1:45pm

Identification: 2022bestof03

Credits: None available.

Central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs) are an increasing concern for healthcare professionals. Faculty from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention discuss the epidemiology and common pathophysiology of CLABSIs. Session highlights include assessments and diagnostic tools, treatment and management of CLABSIs, and pearls of wisdom you can take back to your patient care arena.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

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Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this educational activity, the learner will have increased ability to utilize assessment and diagnostic tools to care for patients developing catheter-related blood stream infections.


Acute Nephrology Medical Directors and Nurse Managers: Working as a Team to Advocate for Standards and Quality Care in the Acute Setting

Feb 3, 2022 2:00pm ‐ Feb 3, 2022 3:30pm

Identification: 2022bestof04

Credits: None available.

This session highlights how teamwork among staff, the nurse manager, and the medical director are essential to provide a safe workplace. Safe work hours, bullying, and methods to address these and other workplace issues are covered.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

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There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this educational activity, the learner will have the ability to advocate for achieving and maintaining safe acute dialysis workplaces.


Dare to Lead

Feb 3, 2022 3:45pm ‐ Feb 3, 2022 5:15pm

Identification: 2022bestof05

Credits: None available.

We need braver leaders and more courageous cultures if we want to show up and better serve the people around us. This session will help you understand where, how, and why you self-protect and armor up. We examine the behaviors that characterize daring leadership as compared to armored leadership and help you recognize your own personal call to courage.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Learning Outcome:

After completing this educational activity, the learner will be able to describe daring leadership in relation to one’s own personal call to courage.