Session speakers discuss significant issues and obstacles faced by acute dialysis programs due to delays related to patients, processes, and supplies. They explore the impact of these delays on patient care, operational efficiency, and workforce productivity and retention. The session provides specific examples of each type of delay, along with effective strategies for addressing these challenges within the dialysis program.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/4/2027.

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, PCORI, Co-Investigator

Speaker Disclosures:
Melanie Betz, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, Consultant

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.

As a designated Approved Provider by the American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC), American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) grants Category 1 Continuing Education Points for Transplant certifications (CEPTC) for this offering. Approval #20004.

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:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify delays, quantify delays, and describe methods for delay mitigation.

Cynde Adorno MSN, RN, CCRN

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