4:45-6:00 pm     

A group of experienced nurses and faculty will lead the discussion on significant issues affecting the day-to-day operation and activities in the home dialysis workplace. Topics will include but not limited to:

• Training Guidelines (PD and HHD) 
• Training Patients with Special Needs (deaf, blind) 
• Impact of Health Literacy on Dialysis Outcomes 
• Enhancing Competence and Confidence of Home Dialysis Nurses 
• Utilization of Dialysis Technicians in Home Dialysis Programs 
• Scheduling/Time Management with Staff Shortage

Moderator:      Lisa Koester Wiedemann, ANP, CNN-NP

Discussants:     Cheryl Cress, RN; Joanna Neumann, RN; Rose Faratro, BHScN, RN, C-Neph-C;  Alisha Thiel, MSN, RN, CDN