IPRO ESRD NETWORK OF NEW ENGLAND
presents
An Educational Day and Time Out for Technicians
“Technicians-An Important Part of the TEAM:
T(together) E(everyone) A(achieves) M(more)”
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The Springfield Marriott
2 Boland Way
Springfield, Massachusetts
The Sheraton Hotel
250 Market Street
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
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Discuss clinical and technical issues related to the care of the ESRD patient
Evaluate your current knowledge base in improving quality of care for ESRD patients
Discuss practical approaches to help renal patients achieve the best quality of life
ACCREDITATION
For this program 6.0 Contact Hours have been applied for through NANT, (National Association
of Nephrology Technicians / Technologists). These contact hours are also applicable for
recertification through BONENT (Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology) and
NNCC (National Nephrology Certification Commission).
PAYMENT, CANCELLATION & NO-SHOW POLICIES
Your payment covers the administrative costs associated with applying for Continuing
Education Contact Hours, continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. No refunds will be
given. Substitutions are welcome; however there will be no refunds for no- shows.
Call the Network office in advance if you require a substitution for a previously registered
attendee.
An Educational Day and Time Out for Technicians
“Technicians-An Important Part of the TEAM:
T (together) E (everyone) A (achieves) M (more)”
Portsmouth Sheraton- April 29, 2014
8:00–8:30 AM
Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30-8:45
Introduction, Goals, and Housekeeping Items
8:45–9:45
Transplant Coordination, Evaluation, Process
Lori Swasey, BA, BSN, MS, RN, HACP, Director of Maine Transplant and
Digestive Health Services
9:45–10:45
Vascular Access Interventions
Yael Vin, MD – Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center
10:45–11:45
Infection Control in the Dialysis Setting: How you can contribute?
Bernadette Drinkwine, RN, BSN, CNN-Regional Quality Manager FMC
11:45–12:30
Lunch Buffet
12:30- 1:15 PM
Vascular Access and Transplantation for the Dialysis Patient
Anne Lally, MD – Hartford Hospital Transplant Surgeon
1:15-2:15
Professionalism
To be determined
2:15–3:15
The Patient Experience: Treatment to Transplant
Pat Stevens
3:15–3:30
Wrap Up and Evaluation Return/ CEU Distribution