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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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In 2023, the EPA will be at the Palais des Congrès of Paris. We are all looking forward going back to an in-person event and to meeting face to face to discuss the latest scientific updates in mental health.

2023 will be a special year, and we have therefore chosen a special destination. For the first time in its history, the EPA Congress will take place in Paris.

Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is known for the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame cathedral, and the Eiffel tower.

The 31st EPA Congress will take place on 25-28 March 2023 guided by the motto “Social Cohesion, a Common Goal for Psychiatry”.

International experts will gather to discuss the newest developments in European psychiatry. It’s important, now more than ever, to get together and talk about mental health care.

We look forward to seeing you in the city of lights!

A nagy sikerre való tekintettel ismét lesz EACTAIC Thoracic Anesthesia Masterclass Brüsszelben, melynek időpontja 2023. március 24-25. 

A meghívó megtekinthető ide kattintva

További részletek: https://www.eactaic.org/events/masterclasses

A nagy sikerre való tekintettel ismét lesz EACTAIC Thoracic Anesthesia Masterclass Brüsszelben, melynek időpontja 2023. március 24-25. 

A meghívó megtekinthető ide kattintva

További részletek: https://www.eactaic.org/events/masterclasses

A nagy sikerre való tekintettel ismét lesz EACTAIC Thoracic Anesthesia Masterclass Brüsszelben, melynek időpontja 2023. március 24-25. 

A meghívó megtekinthető ide kattintva

További részletek: https://www.eactaic.org/events/masterclasses