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AAKP proudly recognizes October 19–25 as National Infection Prevention Week, reaffirming our commitment to protecting kidney patients, caregivers, and the professionals who serve them. Infections remain a leading cause of hospitalization and complications for people living with kidney disease, but simple actions—consistent hand hygiene, staying current on recommended vaccinations, safe catheter and access care, proper environmental cleaning, and staying home when ill—saves lives. All week, AAKP will share educational resources, patient voices, and practical tips.

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Featured Resources:

Pocket Guide to Managing Infection Risks for Dialysis Patients with Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Access - If you are on dialysis, particularly hemodialysis, there is an increased risk of infections at the site where the dialysis access is placed. Individuals on long-term dialysis, who have a central venous catheter (CVC) as their form of vascular access are at an increased risk of exposure to Cather-Related Bloodstream Infections (CRBSIs). The Pocket Guide is a tool to help patients and caregivers have more effective dialogue with their healthcare teams.
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CDC Conversation Starter to Prevent Infections in Dialysis Patients
This Conversation Starter is a way for patients and family members to initiate a discussion with dialysis facility staff about steps the facility takes to prevent infections.
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Patient Profile - Fiona McKinney – A Champion for Infection Prevention in Dialysis - Being prepared, informed, and connected will empower you to manage your kidney health. To help support safety awareness for kidney patients, Fiona McKinney, AAKP Ambassador, shares her story of infection prevention. 
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Patient Profile - Putting Safety First: A Home Dialysis Patient and Care Partner’s Journey in Preventing Infections - To help support safety awareness for kidney patients, Jimmie and Dawn Bates, AAKP Ambassadors, share how they work together to prevent infections.
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Article on the LOCK IT-100 study - If you or someone you care for is receiving hemodialysis through a central venous catheter (CVC), there’s encouraging news from a recent medical study that could lead to safer, more effective treatment.
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Dear Colleagues,

We have the great pleasure to invite you to join us for the 19th European Association of Dermato-Oncology (EADO) Congress taking place as a on-site meeting with additional virtual access from April 20–22, 2023 in the amazing city of Rome, Italy. The conference provides updated scientific and clinical achievements in a wide spectrum of skin tumors including melanoma, keratinocyte carcinomas and rare malignant neoplasms.

Over 1,000 participants from Europe and around the world are expected to attend. The EADO Congress is the largest conference in dermato-oncology, there are no competing meetings in this field. The world´s leading experts have been invited as speakers and will offer you the opportunity to gain a comprehensive insight into all areas of dermato-oncology.

Rome, also known as The Eternal City, is one of the most attractive cities in the world and well connected by many airlines. The city offers a wealth of historical sites as well as impressive architecture with countless charming squares and fountains. The historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Important attractions such as the Colosseum, the independent Vatican State as well as the Altar of the Fatherland are world-renowned.

Looking forward to welcoming you online or in Rome in April 2023!

Registration
Early bird on-site registration until 15.03.2023.

Call for Abstracts:
Abstract submission deadline: March 1, 2023