Professional Events: Interdisciplinary Nephrology Conference
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Hosted in partnership with the Illinois Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians (ICNNT), the Illinois Council on Renal Nutrition (ICRN) and the Illinois Council of Nephrology Social Workers (ICNSW), the Interdisciplinary Nephrology Conference is an opportunity for dietitians, nurses, social workers and other renal professionals to connect with colleagues, participate in interactive educational workshops, and visit with corporate exhibitors.
Now in its 19th year, this annual symposium is a highlight of the NKFI's professional development calendar. The day begins with a group breakfast, a set of presentations, and visits from corporate exhibitors. Following lunch, attendees will attend in-depth salons, hear from experts, and take part in a series of small breakout sessions and discussions. Previous conference topics have included:
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Information about new medicine
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Professional mental health
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Ethics and patient care
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Dialysis and cardiac health
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Nutrition and kidney health
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Caring for the chronically ill
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New technology and advancements in treatment
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Working with economically disadvantaged patients
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In addition to the day's educational programming, the Interdisciplinary Nephrology Conference is also an opportunity for all participating councils to conduct their annual meetings. The conference also offers the following continuing education credits:
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Nurses & Technicians: Pending approval, usually 5.25 hours
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Social Workers: Pending approval, usually 5 hours
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Dietitians: Pending approval, usually 6 continuing education credits
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For More Information
Please contact the NKFI's Director of Programs, Rachel DePauw
email: rdepauw@nkfi.org | phone: (312) 321 - 1500 x 258
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ticket information
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Early-Bird Tickets: $75 (available through September 9)
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Regular Tickets: $85 (available September 10 - September 30)
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Last-Call Tickets: $100 (available October 1 - day of; as available)
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location & agenda
Virtual Event
The Interdisciplinary Nephrology Conference is a day-long affair that will be hosted online this year. Registrants will be granted access to all of the courses.
PROGRAM
Monday, October 19, 2020
8:00am - 3:00pm
LOCATION
The comfort of your home or office
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PRESENTATION MATERIALS, 2019:
Mark Hashim, MD
Jason Washburn, MD
Updates in Renal Replacement Home Therapies
Kristen Martin Uebel, MBA, MM, HEA, BSN, RN, CNN
Jennifer Langs, RN
Working with LGBTQ Patientsâ
Cecelia Teresa Hardacker, MSN, RN, CNL
Joe Sinacore
Oral Sorbents for Uremic Toxinsâ
Steve Ash, MD
AGENDA:
morning presentations
8:00am: Exhibits, Continental Breakfast, Registration
8:30am: Welcome
8:45am: Community Partnerships: Building the Kidney Community
9:45am: Dementia Basics & the Ethics of Communicating with Dementia Patients
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10:45am: Break & Visit Exhibitors
11:15am: Coping with Chronic Disease | Blaine Lesnik, PsyD
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â12:15pm: Break & Visit Exhibitors
Lunch & Council Business Meetings
AGENDA:
afternoon presentations
1:00pm: Breakout Session 1
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Nurses: Volume Control on Hemodialysis | John Ball, MD
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Dietitians: Exercise & CKD: Interventions that Work | Ken Wilund, PhD
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Social Workers: Surrogate Decision Makers | Helen Mesoloras, JD
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2:00pm: Breakout Session 2
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Nurses: Anemia Management
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Dietitians: Volume Control on Hemodialysis | John Ball, MD
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Social Workers: Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare | Lauren Ciarelli, LCSW
Agenda is subject to change
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