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Your kidney care during COVID-19May 15, 2020Welcome and IntroductionsBarbara Fain, JD, MPP, Betsy LehmanCenter for Patient SafetyWhat Kidney Patients Need to KnowAbout CoronavirusA Patient’s Perspective:From Peritoneal Dialysisto TransplantDavid P. WalshAmerican Kidney Fund AmbassadorDaniel Weiner, MD, MS, Nephrologist,Tufts Medical CenterStaying Safe in the Hemodialysis ClinicJames Reid BSN, RN, CNN, AreaOperations Director, Dialysis Clinic Inc.Keeping Home Dialysis Patients SafeHome Therapies Manager, REACH KidneyCare Coordinator A Patient’s Perspective: FromPeritoneal Dialysis to TransplantDavid P. Walsh, American Kidney FundAmbassadorQuestion and Answer SessionModerator: Molly Alawode, MSc, Directorof Education, American Kidney FundReminder: Direct message Alex Zhang fortechnical support To ask a question, use the chatfeature or raise your hand and we willunmute you
Your kidney care during COVID-19May 15, 2020About me 58 years oldLive in Woburn, MAChemical engineer technologistEnjoys travelAKF AmbassadorWelcome and IntroductionsBarbara Fain, JD, MPP, Betsy LehmanCenter for Patient SafetyWhat Kidney Patients Need to KnowAbout CoronavirusDaniel Weiner, MD, MS, Nephrologist,Tufts Medical CenterStaying Safe in the Hemodialysis ClinicJames Reid BSN, RN, CNN, AreaOperations Director, Dialysis Clinic Inc.Keeping Home Dialysis Patients SafeHome Therapies Manager, REACH KidneyCare Coordinator A Patient’s Perspective: FromPeritoneal Dialysis to TransplantDavid P. Walsh, American Kidney FundAmbassadorQuestion and Answer SessionModerator: Molly Alawode, MSc, Directorof Education, American Kidney FundReminder: Direct message Alex Zhang fortechnical support To ask a question, use the chatfeature or raise your hand and we willunmute you
Your kidney care during COVID-19May 15, 2020My kidney disease storyWelcome and IntroductionsBarbara Fain, JD, MPP, Betsy LehmanCenter for Patient SafetyWhat Kidney Patients Need to KnowAbout CoronavirusEarly 1980s198520152020Daniel Weiner, MD, MS, Nephrologist,Tufts Medical CenterStaying Safe in the Hemodialysis ClinicJames Reid BSN, RN, CNN, AreaOperations Director, Dialysis Clinic Inc.Keeping Home Dialysis Patients SafeHome Therapies Manager, REACH KidneyCare CoordinatorDiagnosedwith IgAnephropathyStartedrestricted dietand BPmedicine tostabilize kidneyfunction A Patient’s Perspective: FromPeritoneal Dialysis to TransplantStartedperitonealdialysisGot a kidneytransplant inFebruaryDavid P. Walsh, American Kidney FundAmbassadorQuestion and Answer SessionModerator: Molly Alawode, MSc, Directorof Education, American Kidney FundReminder: Direct message Alex Zhang fortechnical support To ask a question, use the chatfeature or raise your hand and we willunmute you
Your kidney care during COVID-19May 15, 2020Challenges I face as a transplant patient Recovery from transplant surgery is taking longer thanexpected 4 weeks Part of high-risk group for severe COVID-19 illness Currently taking anti-rejection and immunosuppressant medication Must leave the house for essential trips to lab andother doctor appointmentsWelcome and IntroductionsBarbara Fain, JD, MPP, Betsy LehmanCenter for Patient SafetyWhat Kidney Patients Need to KnowAbout CoronavirusDaniel Weiner, MD, MS, Nephrologist,Tufts Medical CenterStaying Safe in the Hemodialysis ClinicJames Reid BSN, RN, CNN, AreaOperations Director, Dialysis Clinic Inc.Keeping Home Dialysis Patients SafeHome Therapies Manager, REACH KidneyCare Coordinator A Patient’s Perspective: FromPeritoneal Dialysis to TransplantDavid P. Walsh, American Kidney FundAmbassadorQuestion and Answer SessionModerator: Molly Alawode, MSc, Directorof Education, American Kidney FundReminder: Direct message Alex Zhang fortechnical support To ask a question, use the chatfeature or raise your hand and we willunmute you
Your kidney care during COVID-19May 15, 2020How I stay safe during recovery Rarely leave home unless I have to When leaving home:– Stay clean shavenWelcome and IntroductionsBarbara Fain, JD, MPP, Betsy LehmanCenter for Patient SafetyWhat Kidney Patients Need to KnowAbout CoronavirusDaniel Weiner, MD, MS, Nephrologist,Tufts Medical CenterStaying Safe in the Hemodialysis ClinicJames Reid BSN, RN, CNN, AreaOperations Director, Dialysis Clinic Inc.Keeping Home Dialysis Patients Safe– Wear a form-fitting maskHome Therapies Manager, REACH KidneyCare Coordinator– Wear latex gloves A Patient’s Perspective: FromPeritoneal Dialysis to Transplant– Disinfect items and surfaces I touch when I return Go for walks on routes where I won’t run into others Order groceries and let items “air out” once delivered Keep taking all medications as prescribed and going to allappointmentsDavid P. Walsh, American Kidney FundAmbassadorQuestion and Answer SessionModerator: Molly Alawode, MSc, Directorof Education, American Kidney FundReminder: Direct message Alex Zhang fortechnical support To ask a question, use the chatfeature or raise your hand and we willunmute you
Your kidney care during COVID-19May 15, 2020Tips for dialysis patients If on home dialysis, save your consumables for hometreatments if you have a limited supply Make your own mask or order masks online If you can’t find gloves, avoid touching your face and usesanitizer/ wash hands frequently If you can’t find the usual products, consider otherproducts that safely disinfect and sanitizeWelcome and IntroductionsBarbara Fain, JD, MPP, Betsy LehmanCenter for Patient SafetyWhat Kidney Patients Need to KnowAbout CoronavirusDaniel Weiner, MD, MS, Nephrologist,Tufts Medical CenterStaying Safe in the Hemodialysis ClinicJames Reid BSN, RN, CNN, AreaOperations Director, Dialysis Clinic Inc.Keeping Home Dialysis Patients SafeHome Therapies Manager, REACH KidneyCare Coordinator A Patient’s Perspective: FromPeritoneal Dialysis to TransplantDavid P. Walsh, American Kidney FundAmbassadorQuestion and Answer SessionModerator: Molly Alawode, MSc, Directorof Education, American Kidney FundReminder: Direct message Alex Zhang fortechnical support To ask a question, use the chatfeature or raise your hand and we willunmute you
Your kidney care during COVID-19May 15, 2020Tips for dialysis patients If on home dialysis, keep followingthe thorough sanitizing routine youlearned from training at your centerWelcome and IntroductionsBarbara Fain, JD, MPP, Betsy LehmanCenter for Patient SafetyWhat Kidney Patients Need to KnowAbout CoronavirusDaniel Weiner, MD, MS, Nephrologist,Tufts Medical CenterStaying Safe in the Hemodialysis ClinicJames Reid BSN, RN, CNN, AreaOperations Director, Dialysis Clinic Inc.Keeping Home Dialysis Patients Safe Take extra care to stay safe “The call” can still come at any time It can be challenging but stick with it!Home Therapies Manager, REACH KidneyCare Coordinator A Patient’s Perspective: FromPeritoneal Dialysis to TransplantDavid P. Walsh, American Kidney FundAmbassadorQuestion and Answer SessionModerator: Molly Alawode, MSc, Directorof Education, American Kidney FundReminder: Direct message Alex Zhang fortechnical support To ask a question, use the chatfeature or raise your hand and we willunmute you
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Barbara Fain, JD, MPP, Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety What Kidney Patients Need to Know About Coronavirus Daniel Weiner, MD, MS, Nephrologist, Tufts Medical Center Staying Safe in the Hemodialysis Clinic James Reid BSN, RN, CNN, Area Operations Director, Dialysis Clinic Inc. Keeping Home Dialysis Patients Safe
