This session focuses on assessing and managing the peritoneal dialysis patient across the lifespan and disease continuum. Special considerations for patients with diabetes, decreased residual renal function, and obesity as well as potential infectious and noninfectious complications are discussed.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 4/17/2021.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Planning Committee Disclosures: Elizabeth St. John – Employee, Fresenius Kidney Care
Speaker Disclosure: Rhonda Duggan – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group; Speaker, Alexion Pharmaceuticals
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses will outline the appropriate assessments and management of patients on peritoneal dialysis with a goal of preserving the peritoneal membrane as long as possible.
This session addresses work practices that contribute to staff fatigue and the impact of burnout on patient safety and quality of care. Strategies to reduce staff fatigue/burnout are also shared.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 4/17/2021.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Planning Committee Disclosures: Elizabeth St. John – Employee, Fresenius Kidney Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nurse managers will state an increased ability to address staff fatigue and burnout and implement techniques to manage these issues on the unit.
Review the risk factors, clinical presentation, treatment options, and prognosis for children and adults with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 4/17/2021.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Planning Committee Disclosures: Elizabeth St. John – Employee, Fresenius Kidney Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses will state the assessment and management of post-transplant patients who develop recurrent focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.
Learn more about the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS), how the instrument measures patient perceptions of care, and the implications for reimbursement of patient care.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 9/24/2020.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Planning Committee Disclosures: Elizabeth St. John – Employee, Fresenius Kidney Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses will describe Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers (HCAHPS) measures, the impact on patient care, and ways to improve their own participation.