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Excellence in Patient Care (EPC) focuses on the clinical priorities of @ASNKidney to provide high-quality care for people with kidney diseases.
Washington, D.C.
Joined June 2022
📄 Explore the new Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs) Compendium, a resource to help kidney care teams address antimicrobial-resistant threats. The first focus is on Candida auris FAQs covering best practices for testing, prevention, and treatment:
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Introduction MDROs, predominantly bacteria, are resistant to one or more classes of antimicrobial agents. MDROs continue to be an emerging threat in health care settings. Patients with end-stage...
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Hand hygiene is crucial, especially for kidney transplant recipients and dialysis patients. 🧼🫧. In Episode 4 of the Infection Prevention & Transitions of Care podcast, Quinetta Taylor shares how she reduced her risk of infection. 🎧Listen here:
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Sometimes a patient saying they don't feel right is a red flag for infection. In Episode 1 of the Infection Prevention & Transitions of Care podcast, @SilberjRogosin covers infection prevention and dialysis challenges. 🎧Preview below + full episode here
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12% of dialysis patient deaths are due to infection. In Episode 2 of the Infection Prevention & Transitions of Care podcast, @AlanKliger shares strategies, incl. CDC’s 9 Core Interventions, to reduce the risk. 🎧Hear a preview below + full episode here:
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📢Don't miss today's @ASNKidney #PFL webinar! It starts soon at 1:00 p.m. EDT. In this interactive session, we will explore lessons from patients on how non-medical factors influence infection risk. Join for free here:
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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,...
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FIND is a leadership program for early-career nephrology professionals ready to grow, lead, and connect. 🧠 Monthly virtual sessions.🤝 One-on-one mentorship.📈 Capstone project.📍 In-person symposium. Apply by Tuesday, September 30:
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💧"Patients are exposed to more water in 3 years than we can drink in a lifetime.". In this must-listen episode, Danilo Concepcion breaks down why water quality in dialysis is critical and how clinics keep systems safe. 🎧Listen to the full episode here:
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🗓️Don't miss the final @ASNKidney #PFL webinar this Friday, August 1, from 1:00-2:00p.m. EDT. In this session, an interdisciplinary team will explore lessons learned from patients and care-partners on how non-medical factors influence infection risk. 🔗
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In Episode 4 of the Infection Prevention & Transitions of Care podcast series, Quinetta Taylor talks about the risks of catheter access and the importance of patient education for infection prevention. 🎧Hear her powerful story + tips for safer care here:
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RT @ASNKidney: 📢 Be part of the final webinar in the dialysis-related infections series. Join on Friday, August 1, at 1:00 p.m. EDT to expl….
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Listen to @AlanKliger share his personal experience creating clinical guidance with a team to ensure zero bloodstream infections at a local level. 🎧Listen to the full podcast discussing more strategies to reduce infection rates in dialysis care here:
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📢The first 2 vascular access training videos from ASN’s TDAT initiative are now live!. Designed for dialysis care teams, with more releases coming in 2025. Start learning → #TDAT #NephrologyEducation #Nephrology #DialysisAccess #KidneyCare.
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Transforming Vascular Access Together (TDAT) Videos This video series is intended for all nephrology professions seeking information and education related to dialysis vascular access. ASN will...
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Listen to the clip below from the Infection Prevention and Transitions of Care podcast for a preview of our episode with @SilberjRogosin discussing preventing infections during transitions of care in dialysis. 🎧Listen to the full podcast here: #kidney
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🗨️Join @ASNKidney on Aug 1, from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT, for an educational session and interdisciplinary team discussion about patient perspectives on non-medical factors that could contribute to increased risk of infection in people on dialysis. Register here:
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A huge shoutout and congratulations to the graduates of our 2024-2025 ASN HDU Home Dialysis Scholarship Program! 🎉🎓You've put in a lot of work, and we're so happy that we could be a part of your journey. See our scholars and esteemed faculty here:
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Apply for the 13th Annual Vanderbilt Mouse Kidney Injury Workshop! @decaesmp1.🗓️8/18-8/22 . Gain hands-on training in handling, phenotyping, quantitative renal histology and performing commonly used mouse renal kidney injury models. Apply by July 7:
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RT @ASNKidney: Have you explored the CET resources from @asnEPC?. Get insights on the latest bacterial, viral, and fungal threats impacting….
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RT @ASNKidney: ASN is developing a Centers of Excellence in Home Dialysis program to recognize organizations that excel in home dialysis ca….
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RT @ASNKidney: 📢 Apply by this Saturday, May 31, for the ASN Home Dialysis Scholarship Program! Join a three-day course in Chicago (Sept 1….
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