Upcoming Events

Improving the Numbers: Achieving AV Fistula Rates Greater Than 66%

09/17/08 - 7:00pm

Date/Time

September 17, 2008

7:00 - 9:00 PM

Location

Webex - Online Training

Registration:

Enrollment Instructions:

Note: Please enroll at least one day prior to the date of the event to ensure receipt of your confirmation email. Please do not wait until the day of the event to enroll. Register early, as registration is limited.

Open Internet Explorer
Go to https://ifmcevents.webex.com
Locate the name of the event: NYS: Improving the Numbers: Achieving AV Fistula Rates Greater Than 66%
Click on the Enroll button to the right of the event title
Enter the required information
Immediately upon submission of this information you will receive an email informing you that your enrollment is PENDING.
If your enrollment is approved, you will receive an email containing detailed instructions for joining the meeting. If your enrollment is declined, you will receive an email explaining the reasons for your declined enrollment. Approval or rejection emails are normally sent within 2-3 business days.
If you experience any difficulties in enrolling or joining this event, please contact the IFMC WebEx Helpline at (515) 440-8555.

Target Audience

Nephrologists, Vascular Surgeons, and Nurses

Agenda

6:45 - 7:00 Sign in

7:00 - 7:40 Techniques to Maximize Successful Native AV Fistula Creation

David Fox, MD, FACS, Chief of Vascular Surgery: St. Vincent's Midtown Hospital

7:40 - 8:20 Improving Patient Outcomes in the Dialysis Facility

Eugene Petra, MD, Medical Director: Richmond Kidney Center

8:20 - 9:00 Interventions to Improve AV Fistula Rates

Gregg Miller, MD Medical Director: American Access Care of Brooklyn

9:00 Questions and Answers

Objectives

Upon completion of this conference, the participant will be able to:

Develop effective treatment strategies for improving AV fistula rates
Recognize barriers that impede AV fistula placement
Identify complications causing poor maturation of the AV fistula that maybe corrected with early intervention
List interventional techniques used to correct AV fistula complications

Accreditation Statement

The Medical Society of the State of New York is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

The Medical Society of the State of New York designates this educational activity for a maximum of XXX AMA/PRA Category 1 credits^TM. Physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For information on the conference contact Carol Lyden at 516-209-5302 or email clyden@nw2.esrd.net.

Handouts and Evaluations: will be available at - http://esrd.ipro.org/webex as of September 15, 2008.

Unable to attend

A recording of this event will be posted to the IPRO ESRD Web site - http://esrd.ipro.org/webex. CME credits will be available upon completion of post test and evaluation.

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