Dialysis Patient Citizens Education Center

Sepsis and Kidney Disease
2018-03-22 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Presented by: Sharon Hanson, M.N., R.N., C.C.R.N
Sepsis Alliance with guest Stacy Slater
Just over half of Americans have ever heard of sepsis. Learn about this often preventable and treatable condition to help save a life. The presentation not only will educate you on the signs and symptoms of sepsis, but aims to engage and connect on a personal level for those with kidney disease. Sepsis is an extreme response to an infection. It is life threatening and, without the right treatment, can cause organ failure, amputation, and death. More than 1.6 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with sepsis every year – that’s one person every 20 seconds. Thousands of lives can be saved each year by simply raising awareness of its symptoms. Early recognition and treatment are key.
Learning outcomes:
At the end of the session, the attendee should be able to:

Describe what is sepsis
Recognize the early warning signs of sepsis
Discuss the relationship of sepsis and kidney disease
Identify ways you can prevent sepsis
Explain what to do if you think you or a loved one has sepsis

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Advocacy 101
2018-01-25 14:00 - 15:00
Presented by DPC’s Megan Beveridge-Hashbarger and Mike Guffey
It is critical for ESRD and CKD patients to be active political advocates for issues that affect their care. Hear from Dialysis Patient Citizens’ Congressional Relations Director, Megan Beveridge Hashbarger and DPC Board Member, Transplant recipient and patient advocate Mike Guffey discuss the basics of political advocacy and how you can get involved.
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