This workshop focuses on safety issues and concerns encountered by nephrology nurse leaders, whether serving in formal or informal leadership roles. Topics include developing and maintaining a culture of safety; protecting patients and staff, including emergency preparedness; workplace violence and strategies to de-escalate potentially violent encounters; what to do when safety protocols fail; and how leaders can assist with recovery if a critical event occurs.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 10/3/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
Christine Corbett, DNP, FNP-BC, CNN-NP, FNKF – Advisory Board Member for the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and Speakers Bureau for GSK Anemia.

There are no other Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
Faith Lynch, DNP, RN, CNN – Speakers Bureau and consultant for Outset Medical, Inc.

There are no other speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

ANNA is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 17499.

ANNA urges participants to be aware of the CE requirements for re-licensure in the states in which they hold a license.

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to describe leader behaviors that facilitate building a culture of safety in the workplace.

Credits Available