Calendar

National Healthcare Decisions Day

April 16, 2008

On April 16, join the Kidney End-of-Life Coalition, and Americans across the country, in making future healthcare decisions known to family, friends and healthcare providers. See the attached press release for details about how you can participate in National Healthcare Decisions Day. An official poster is also attached for display in your unit. (Make sure to personalize it with your clinic's name and contact information.)

If you'd like to learn more about National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD), or get free information about advance care planning, visit www.nationalhealthcaredecisionsday.org or e-mail nhdd@nhpco.org. Don't forget to share your facility's NHDD activities with the Kidney End-of-Life Coalition! E-mail your story to Nancy Armistead at narmistead@nw5.esrd.net.

Thanks for raising awareness in your community!

• Press Release
• Poster

On Course with Cannulation

This presentation will cover assessment of skills, skin preparation, problems with dialysis procedures, bottonhole procedures, identification of venous stenosis and a "hands on" practice time.

Registration for these educational offerings is being handled by the individual ANNA Chapter or respective representatives listed on the brochures or flyers. Please contact them directly for more information.

Lubbock, Texas

• Session 1: Holiday Inn – Park Plaza, Lubbock, TX on May 13, 2008 (8 – 11:15am)
• Session 2: Holiday Inn – Park Plaza, Lubbock, TX on May 13, 2008 (1 – 4:15pm)

El Paso, Texas

• Session 1: Embassy Suites Hotel, El Paso, TX on May 15, 2008 (8 – 11:15am)
• Session 2: Embassy Suites Hotel, El Paso, TX on May 15, 2008 (1 – 4:15pm)
• Session 3: Embassy Suites Hotel, El Paso, TX on May 15, 2008 (5:30 – 9:00pm)