844.472.4250
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
Session # |
Watch Recording |
Topic |
Description |
| 1 | Recording | The Reality of Mental Health and Kidney Disease | This presentation provides a clinical and personal overview of dealing with mental health and kidney disease. |
| 2 | Recording | Impacts of Social Determinants of Health on ESRD Community | Learn about different health equity issues that impact the ESRD population. |
| 3 | Recording | The Kidney Project: An Implantable Artificial Kidney |
Hear about the latest technology for patients with End Stage Renal Disease. |
| 4 | Recording | National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Programs: Patient Programs in Transplant | This session outlines the NKFs transplant educational programs, support services, and resources. |
Day 2 Agenda
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Session # |
Watch Recording |
Topic |
Description |
| 1 | Recording | Caregiver Peer Connection Discussion Panel |
This session discusses why care partners are an important part of the ESRD community. |
| 2 | Recording | Home Dialysis: Addressing Unmet needs and Patient Care Choices | Quality of care in dialysis patients can improve when patients are fully involved and educated about their treatment options. |
| 3 | Recording | Celebrate Patient Resources |
NPFE-LAN patient subject matter experts share resources created by the different Affinity Groups. |
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. |