NW16 3/5+ NWRD 2020 Conference, Tacoma

Northwest Renal Dietitians have announced their 2020 Conference, 2020 Vision: Renal Nutrition Clarity Starts with Knowledge, to be held in Tacoma WA.  See https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/nwrn.org/files/N/NWRD/NWRD2020.pdf for the announcement, and https://www.nwrdonline.org/conference-overview for Conference details.  Important dates:

• Conference March 5-6, 2020
• Registration (online only) window January 15-February 15, 2020
• Late fee for registration after February 15, 2020
• Group rate Conference hotel reservation deadline February 15, 2019
• Scholarship application window November 15-December 31, 2019
• Exhibitor application deadline December 31, 2019
• Poster abstracts due December 31, 2019

Poster abstracts will be accepted after December 31, 2019 if space is still available.  Register for the extra-cost March 5 Networking Dinner when registering for the Conference.

NW16 9/19 2019 Quality Conference

The 2019 Comagine ESRD Network 16 Annual Quality Conference will be held September 19, 2019 in Des Moines WA.  Six continuing education credits will be available to all facility staff.  One of the presentations, on patient safety and infection prevention, will be led by a nurse from the CDC who specializes in antibiotic resistance.  In addition to best practices and tools, methods for assessing your own infection prevention practices for possible improvements will also be included.  Register for the conference at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07egbnc44f63d9624a&llr=hak kwkrab, and find more information at https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/nwrn.org/files/NW16+Quality+Agenda+-+FINAL+08142019.pdf.

NW16 9/19 Network 16 Quality Conference

The agenda has been published for the September 19, 2019 Comagine ESRD Network 16 Annual Quality Conference in Des Moines WA.  Find the agenda, other details, and register at https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/nwrn.org/files/NW16+2019+Quality+Agenda+-+FINAL.pdf.  Topics will include care transitions, the patient’s perspective, staff concerns, transplants, infection control, Network update, and awards.  Facility Managers and Administrators, nurses, social workers, dietitians, technicians, Medical Directors, and other ESRD facility staff are invited, to earn six continuing education credits.

NW16 9/19 Network 16 Annual Quality Conference

Comagine ESRD Network 16 will hold its Annual Quality Conference on September 19, 2019 in Des Moines WA.  Topics will include care transitions, the patient’s perspective, staff concerns, transplants, infection control, Network update, and awards.  Facility Managers and Administrators, nurses, social workers, dietitians, technicians, Medical Directors, and other ESRD facility staff are invited, to earn six continuing education credits.  For details and registration, see http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1118124189703&ca=285325b1-f5e9-47d8-87b7-96d48a207da5.

7/15 NW18 Quality Conference 2019

Comagine Health ESRD Network 18 will hold its Annual Quality Conference 2019 in Los Angeles on July 15, 2019.  Topics include:

• A Patient Panel Discussion on Patient Perspectives on Adherence to Treatment
• New Changes to the ESRD QIP and How it Impacts Facilities
• De-escalation of Disruptive Behaviors and the Social Work Role in Patient Advocacy
• CROWNWeb Question and Answer
• And More!

The program is designed for Facility Managers/Administrators, Nurses, Social Workers, Dietitians, Technicians, Medical Directors, and any other staff that would benefit from a great learning opportunity.  4.5 Nursing or Social Work CE credits are available.  For details and registration see http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07egas42064eea495b&llr=gfuz7mxab&showPage=true.

NW16 2/15+ NWRD Conference, Portland

Northwest Renal Dietitians will hold their 2019 Annual Conference March 7-8, 2019 in Portland OR.  Topics include cardiac dysfunction, change motivation, diabetes management, and an evening networking event.  For details see https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/412302_a994fa9b56104e058440b04e5eeab527.pdf.

• The online-only registration deadline is February 15, 2019, with a late fee after that date.  See https://www.nwrdonline.org/registration.
• The deadline for room discounts at the Conference venue is also February 15, 2019.  See https://www.nwrdonline.org/accommodations for details.

Find Conference details at https://www.nwrdonline.org/conference-overview.  Volunteers are welcome and appreciated.  NWRD includes renal dietitians from British Columbia, as well as the five Network 16 states.  There is no NWRD membership fee.

NW16 10/1+ Quality Conference Agenda

Registration without late fee for the October 11, 2018 Network 16 Annual Quality Conference near the Seattle airport ends September 30, 2018.  On October 1 and later, registration is $25 higher.  If you’ve already registered but you’re no longer able to attend, your right to a refund also expires on September 30.

The agenda includes sessions on Innovation in Dialysis, Person-Centered Care, Home Dialysis, Disaster Preparedness, Transplants, and Mentoring.  The Conference fee includes 6 CEs for nurses, social workers, techs, and dietitians, plus continental breakfast, refreshments, and lunch.  Find the Agenda at https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/nwrn.org/files/QC2018/2018QCAgenda.pdf, and register at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07efe2a3np27c59239&llr=hakkwkrab.