NW16 5/16+ CNSW Educational Conference

The CNSW Northwest Chapter will hold their Spring 2019 Educational Conference in Issaquah WA May 16-17, 2019.  Topics include self care, low mood, depression, rage, despair, suicide, and involuntary discharge.  Find Conference details and registration by check at https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/nwrn.org/files/CNSW/CNSW0519.Brochure.pdf, and registration by credit card at https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/nwrn.org/files/CNSW/CNSW0519.Register.pdf.  Registration must be postmarked by May 10, 2019.

NW16 3/3 NKF/PKG Patient Symposium on Lifestyle

NKF and PKG will present a March 3, 2019 Patient & Community Education Symposium in Portland OR on Lifestyle Makes a Difference: Controlling What You Can.  Registration is recommended because space is limited.  For details see https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/nwrn.org/files/N/PKG/NKF.EdSym.PKG0319.pdf.

NW16 3/13 CNSW Ethics Workshop

The CNSW OR-SW WA Chapter will present a March 13, 2019 Workshop in Portland on Ethics: It’s All about You.  Topics will include medical ethics and professional values, racial disparities, healthcare access, and advocacy.  Six CEUs are pending.  For details see https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/nwrn.org/files/CNSW/CNSW.ORWAMar2019Ethics.pdf.

NW16 New Form for Reporting IVD

We’ve established a new form for Network 16 facilities to report Involuntary Discharge or Transfer.  Find the form and instructions for using it at https://www.nwrn.org/providers-and-professional-staff/patient-services/ivd.html.

The Conditions for Coverage (CfC) require all facilities to notify both the Network and your State Survey Agency, within specified time parameters, of all involuntary discharges and transfers.  Better yet, if you’re considering an involuntary discharge or transfer, first contact the Network Patient Services Coordinator, Lisa Hall (lhall@nw16.esrd.net or 206-923-0714), to help you negotiate a better outcome.

For Network 18 facilities, see http://www.esrdnetwork18.org/providers/patient-services/.

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 2/18+ Donate Life Blazers Night, Portland

Tickets must be purchased by February 18, 2019 for the March 23, 2019 Donate Life NW Night to watch the Portland Trailblazers play the Detroit Pistons.  A portion of the price will be donated to Donate Life Northwest.  For details see https://www.fevo.com/edp/Donate-Life-NW-Night-d5BPeB7.

NW16 3/3 NKF/PKG Patient Symposium on Lifestyle

NKF and PKG will present a March 3, 2019 Patient & Community Education Symposium in Portland OR on Lifestyle Makes a Difference: Controlling What You Can.  Early registration is recommended because space is limited.  For details see https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/nwrn.org/files/N/PKG/NKF.EdSym.PKG0319.pdf.