This session reviews the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act as well as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ESRD Prospective Payment System, ESRD Quality Incentive Program, and ESRD Seamless Care Organizations and their implications for ESRD care in the U.S. Medicare fee billing codes and the impact on the role of the APRN is also discussed.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical 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 state an increased understanding of new ESRD policies and describe the updates on nephrology care management.
Several initiatives at the state and federal levels would set minimum nurse to patient staffing ratios. This session reviews the considerations and challenges of achieving mandated staffing ratios.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
Speaker Disclosures:
• Glenda Payne – Provides regulatory consulting for various providers and suppliers in the dialysis industry
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 state an increased understanding of regulatory changes and an increased ability to prepare staff and patients for the changes to come.
This session addresses the challenges of initiating home dialysis therapy, including the assessment process, pre-start home visit, development of an individualized training plan, potential pitfalls, and a follow-up plan to ensure success.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical 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 describe the procedures and methods used for new hemodialysis patients in the home setting.
This session focuses on effective patient education using innovative approaches. Learn about key elements of the teach back method, tools such as REALM and visual aids, and classes incorporating a multidisciplinary and peer mentor approach.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical 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 learn about new methods to approach patient education, use the best approach for the situation, gain an understanding of how to incorporate the teach back method, and are aware of the methods for educating patients about kidney disease and treatment options.
As an ANNA leader, there are many online tools that can make your volunteer job easier. Review the basics of ANNA Connected, social media for your chapter, Doodle, Dropbox, Google Drive, Eventbrite, and more. Also, learn some new online tools, tips, and tricks that may work for your chapter.
*Session is designed for ANNA volunteer leaders but open to all.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical 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 are better able to use technology to connect with patients, peers, and other volunteers.
Experience practical infection control education and learning methodologies using a variety of teaching techniques and simulation to perform catheter care/connection/disconnection, AVF/AVG access, patient role/advocacy, and CDC audit tool use.
Offered in collaboration with the American Nurses Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical 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 focus on infection control and become competent in prevention of infection.
Depression is common in patients with chronic disease. This session reviews evidence-based treatments for depression, benefits of collaborative care, and Medicare billing codes for collaborative care.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
Speaker Disclosure:
• Rita Haverkamp – Clinical Advisor, Concert Health
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 discuss ways to collaborate with others to address depression experienced by patients with kidney disease.
This session addresses the challenge of dialysis unit staffing by examining how to engage nurses in the process and the benefits of interprofessional collaboration. The use of schedule pilots as a way to improve employee engagement and satisfaction are discussed.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical 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 describe an ability to consider innovative methods to plan staffing for their units.
Have you wanted to speak at a conference, but felt overwhelmed about writing an abstract for submission or compiling your presentation? Get tips for preparing an abstract and a conference presentation from the experts.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical 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 describe an increased ability to write an abstract and prepare a presentation.
Does a chronic illness in childhood change the recommended immunization schedule? Learn about immunization recommendations for pediatric patients with CKD, nephrotic syndrome, and renal transplant as well as the importance of continued follow up and evaluation for these children.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical 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 describe an increased ability to share immunization information with parents of children with chronic kidney disease.