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2023 NPFE-LAN Summit

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The NPFE-LAN Patient Summit brings together patients, family members, healthcare providers, and other professionals from across the country. The Summit sessions provide attendees with ideas and best practices for creating a thriving community for patients and families living with kidney failure.

Day 1 Agenda

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Register Here for Day 1

*Professionals eligible to earn up to 4 CEUs

Time

Topic

12:00 p.m. ET

Welcome and Introductions

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS) and the End Stage Renal Disease National Coordinating Center (ESRD NCC)

12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m. ET

Mental Health Focus

1:15 p.m.–2:15 p.m. ET

Health Equity

  • Patient Empowerment and Advocacy
  • Resources by NPFE-LAN Subject Matter Experts

2:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m. ET

Break

2:45 p.m.–3:45 p.m. ET

New ESRD Innovations

3:50 p.m.–4:50 p.m. ET

Living Donor Transplant

  • Living donor overview by National Kidney Foundation
  • Recipients/family members’ experience
    —Life after transplant

4:50 p.m.–5:00 p.m. ET

Closing Remarks

*CEUs approved by the following:

  • California Board of Registered Nursing
  • Florida Board of Clinical Social Work
  • Florida Board of Nursing
  • Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition

Day 2 Agenda

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Register Here for Day 2

*Professionals eligible to earn up to 3 CEUs

Time

Topic

12:00 p.m.–12:15 p.m. ET

Welcome and Introductions

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS) and the End Stage Renal Disease National Coordinating Center (ESRD NCC)

12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m. ET

Caregiver Peer Connection Panel

  • Becoming a caregiver
  • Impact on own health/lifestyle
  • Coping strategies
  • Q & A

1:15 p.m.–2:15 p.m. ET

Home Therapies

  • American Association of Kidney Patients Presentation
  • Patient voice

2:15 p.m.–2:30 p.m. ET

Break

2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. ET

Celebrate Patient Resources: Patient Led

  • NPFE-LAN
  • Kidney Community Emergency Resource (KCER)

3:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m. ET

Closing Remarks

*CEUs approved by the following:

  • California Board of Registered Nursing
  • Florida Board of Clinical Social Work
  • Florida Board of Nursing
  • Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition

Day 1 Agenda

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Session #

Watch Recording

Topic

Description
1 Recording  Ask the Experts about Home Dialysis, Transplant, and Vaccinations A look at what patients and healthcare providers need to know about home dialysis, transplant, and a variety of vaccinations.
2 Recording  Setting the Table for Food Equity Leave with a deeper understanding of the correlation between food insecurity and ESRD.
3 Recording  Expanding Opportunities for Improving Healthcare

 A look at what patients need to know about choosing healthcare plans and the use of technology in expanding the capabilities of healthcare.
4 Recording  Improving Your Mental Health There is a lot of stress and anxiety surrounding a kidney disease diagnosis. This session will provide some helpful tips to stay mentally healthy.

Day 2 Agenda

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Session #

Watch Recording

Topic

Description
1 Recording  Kidney Transplant – Referral, Assessment, and the Waitlist This session will outline the kidney transplant process for recipients - from referral to assessment to the transplant waitlist.
2 Recording

Self-care in the Dialysis Unit

 

 Quality of care in dialysis patients can improve when patients are fully involved and educated about their treatment and the dialysis process.

Patients