Learning Objectives:

• Break down the barriers to the adoption of technology

• How to use technology to  help you improve workflow AND patient outcomes

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

1:00 - 1:50 pm
Existing Technology – Understanding what your clinic has available to improve operations
Andy Proud, Director of Technical Projects, U. S. Renal Care

1:55 - 2:45 pm
Impact of Improved Technology – What to do when it comes to YOUR clinic
Davine DelaCruz, Biomedical Quality Manager, DaVita
Janel Mueller, RN,Sr Nurse Manager, Clinical Explorers, DaVita

3:30 - 4:20 pm AND
4:25 - 5:05 pm
DEEP DIVE SESSIONS
Each session is designed to be interactive, not a lecture. Each session will be repeated twice,with class sizes limited to no more than 75.

Key Technical Leader Discussion
Tom Allocco, Senior Vice President of Technical Services, U.S. Renal Care

Mark Gray, Director of Technical Services, Fresenius Medical Care

Brian Steers, Vice President, Biomedical Services, DaVita

Effective use of predictive data and technology to drive quality care
Matt Carpenter, Sr. Water System Service Specialist, Fresenius Medical Care
Heather Paradis, Director Water Installation and Logistics, Fresenius Medical Care

Learning Objectives:

• Reinforce the choices that patients have in determining their care plan

• Build a stronger interdisciplinary team to create a successful home dialysis experience

• Identify barriers AND solutions to successful home dialysis

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

1:00 - 1:50 pm
How to Encourage your Patient about Home Dialysis to Improve Retention
Stephanie Meyer, Senior Director of Clinical Methods and Systems, RN, CNN, MBA,Fresenius Medical Care

1:55 - 2:45 pm
Interdisciplinary Team to Make Home Dialysis Successful
Sara Daro, Home Champion, DaVita
Mic Medeska, CDSW, Area Technical Operations Manager, Fresenius Medical Care

3:30 - 4:20 pm AND
4:25 - 5:05 pm
DEEP DIVE SESSIONS
Each session is designed to be interactive, not a lecture. Each session will be repeated twice,with class sizes limited to no more than 75.

How can you keep your patient ON home dialysis
Michelle Carver, BSN, RN, CNN, MBA, Chief Nursing Officer, SVP Nursing and Clinical Services, Fresenius Medical Care
Stephanie Meyer, Senior Director of Clinical Methods and Systems, RN, CNN, MBA, Fresenius Medical Care

What the home patient needs to be successful at home
Mic Medeska, CDSW, Area Technical Operations Manager, Fresenius Medical Care
Allison Taylor, DaVita

Learning Objectives:

• Unlock your potential career growth opportunities

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

1:00 - 1:50 pm
Unlocking Your Potential: Career Growth in the Dialysis Specialty
Bill Poirier, Executive Director, Renal Healthcare Association
Mandy Tilton, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, CPPS, Chief Nursing Officer, U. S. Renal Care
Curtis Woods, Sr. Director, Global Technical Operations - US, Fresenius Medical Care
Each panelist began their career as a dialysis technician. Learn how you can apply their advice to your dialysis career.

1:55 - 2:45 pm
How to Advocate for Your Career Progress
Kevin M. Burns, Sr.,CHBT, CHT, FNKF, Area Technical Operations Manager, Fresenius Medical Care
Cam Duran, CCHT, Facility Administrator II, DaVita
Tina Livaudais, RN, BSN, MBA, Chief Nursing Officer, DaVita

3:30 - 4:20 pm AND
4:25 - 5:05 pm
DEEP DIVE SESSIONS
Each session is designed to be interactive, not a lecture. Each session will be repeated twice,with class sizes limited to no more than 75.

Making it happen for ME – MY way
Ercelene Kinnebrew, MBA, BSN, RN, Northwest Kidney Centers

Here’s How We Did It
Tina Livaudais, RN, BSN, MBA, Chief Nursing Officer, DaVita
Rosie Macias, Facility Administrator, DaVita
Ashley Woods, Hospital Services Administrator, DaVita