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2012 HEARTLAND KIDNEY CONFERENCE
"Partnering with Your Patients"
February 1 - 3, 2012

Kansas City Marriott Downtown
200 West 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
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PHOTOS
All photos from the 2012 Heartland Kidney Conference can be viewed online at www.thomasphotographic.com.

EVALUATION FORMS (Thursday & Friday ONLY)
If you choose to complete the online version of the Evaluation Form, please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2012ConferenceEvaluations to complete ONLY those sessions you attended. Just click “NEXT” on those sessions you did not attend OR you already completed earlier in the day. The online version of the Evaluation Form will be available until February 17th.


AGENDA & SPEAKERS
CLICK HERE to download the complete marketing brochure that includes the agenda for the Pre-Conference Workshop and Conference, as well as a complete list of our Distinguished Guest Speakers.


POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS
(General Sessions & Discipline Tracks - .pdf versions only)
Every attendee has the opportunity to view this year’s PowerPoint presentations before, throughout and after this Conference. PowerPoint presentations will be uploaded to this website as they are received by the speakers. Please note: All speakers have the right to change the content of their presentation.

PowerPoint presentations will be posted to our website for up to 60 days following the conclusion of the 2012 Heartland Kidney Conference.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Bundling: Facility Challenges & Opportunities - From the perspective of:
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
Relient Renal Care, Inc.
Satellite Healthcare, Inc.

Patient Communication and Adherence in the Bundled Era

Disaster/Emergency Planning (Part 1): Preparing for the Storm
Disaster/Emergency Planning (Part 2): The Results of the 2011 Joplin Tornado
*These two sessions were combined into one PowerPoint presentation.

Team Building Techniques for the Entire Staff

 

Thursday, February 2, 2012
General Session
Strategies for Clinical Success and Joy
Getting the Patient Perspective
Social Media Utilization - The Present & Future
Keynote Address: Professionalism in the Dialysis Setting

Nurse/Technician Discipline Track
Key Points from the Surgeon - VASA Practicum Review
Testing Your Limits - Understanding the Technical Testing Requirements
Strategies for Implementing a Comprehensive Infection Control Program (plus, an additional handout)

Social Worker Discipline Track
It's My Story, and I'm Sticking to It
Symptom Targeted Intervention (STI): Managing Depression in Dialysis Patients
Caring for Yourself, Caring for Others

Dietitian Discipline Track
Oral Assessment and Oral Health Findings in Patients with CKD & ESRD
Surgical Treatment of Obesity in Renal Patients
Role of Nutrition in Wound Healing

Nurse Practitioner Discipline Track
Causes of Renal Disease: AKI
Getting the International Perspective on Dialysis Care (plus, an additional handout)
Incompatible, Sensitized, Altruistic Transplant and Paired Organ Exchange

Medical Director Track
Performance Improvement for Medical Directors
Optimizing Care of the ESRD Patient in a Bundled Environment
Are There Benefits for Patients to Consider Home Therapies? (panel discussion)

Friday, Feburary 3, 2012
This half-day session is dedicated to addressing palliative and end-of-life best practices for dialysis datients, and it is a collaborative effort between Heartland Kidney Network and the Kidney End-of-Life Coalition.
CLICK HERE to view the Case Studies that will be discussed.

Topics & Speakers Include:
The Benefits of a Palliative Care Approach for the ESRD Patient (Dr. Alvin Moss)
Pain Management in ESRD (Dr. Michael Germain)
Best Practices for End-of-Life Care for Dialysis Patients (Dr. Jean Holley)

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SAVE THE DATE FOR 2013!
Mark your calendar and make plans to bring your entire team to Kansas City January 31 – February 1, 2013 to be a part of the 2013 Heartland Kidney Conference experience at the Overland Park Sheraton and Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas! While each Conference experience is unique year after year, attendees always have the opportunity to participate in a wide-range of educational and networking events in one location. In 2013, Heartland Kidney Network will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary of hosting this annual event, and it will be exciting to celebrate this great accomplishment with those dialysis staff and patients who have helped contribute to 25 years of high quality patient care.

If you have questions regarding the 2013 Heartland Kidney Conference, please contact Kristen Oehlert, Event & Communication Coordinator at 816-880-1704 or Debbie Ulm, Senior Project Manager, at 816-880-1701. Facilities should expect to receive formal marketing information in August 2012. We look forward to seeing you in Kansas City in 2013!