OasisLMS

This session highlights patient perspectives on non-medical factors that could contribute to increased risk of infection in people on dialysis. An interdisciplinary team including a nephrologist, nurse, and a kidney disease survivor will discuss three clinical vignettes illustrating patient perspectives and share strategies to reduce infection risk for people on dialysis. During the live broadcast session, the interdisciplinary panelists will be in the chat to ask and answer attendee questions in this interactive session. 

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, the participant will be able to:

• Define non-medical factors that influence bloodstream infection risk in people on dialysis.
• Analyze the role of dialysis professionals in empowering patients and care-partners to speak up and self-advocate.
• Summarize strategies dialysis professionals can use to minimize bloodstream infection risk in people on dialysis.
• Describe infection prevention resources available to dialysis professionals.

Target Audience

• Physicians
• Nurse/Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Dialysis Technicians
• Dieticians
• Social Workers

Acknowledgement
ASN Developed these free courses in partnership with the American Medical Association (AMA).

Commerical Support
There is no commercial support for this learning activity.

Privacy Policy/Confidentiality   
http://www.asn-online.org/terms/privacy.aspx    

ASN Medical Disclaimer      
http://www.asn-online.org/terms/medical-disclaimer.aspx    

ASN Contact Information
For any questions concerning this activity, please contact ASN at 202-640-4660 or education@asn-online.org.

For a successful viewing experience, the following hardware and software are required:

• Broadband cable, DSL, or high-speed internet connection
• Please use the latest version of Google Chrome for the best viewing experience. Mozilla and Safari can also be used; however, Microsoft Edge is not recommended. Please check the ASN auto-detect settings page.
• 533 MHz or faster processor
• 512 MB RAM or higher
• Adobe Reader (free download)
• Computer which can play MP3 files
• Apple iPad/iPhone running HTML5
• Android devices  

Note: If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact education@asn-online.org for assistance.