HOME DIALYSIS MODALITIES

Description

We all know that home therapies are the ideal solution for chronic illnesses. So why do most people dialyze in-center at the thousands of dialysis centers across the United States? What are the perceived and real challenges that patients and healthcare providers face in utilizing care in the comfort of Home? How has COVID-19 impacted the outlook for patients with ESRD? Richard Cabrera has been addressing these questions personally and professionally for over 25 years. His role as Senior Clinical Consultant at one of the world’s largest dialysis organizations has given him a broad perspective on just how challenging Home is. Learn how to support, encourage, and empower your patients to understand the home intricacies better.

Objectives:
1. Understand the new CMS guidelines and new expectations for the care of ESRD and CKD patients.
2. Understand the basics of home hemodialysis.
3. Understand common patient objections and appropriate responses to those objections.