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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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We are happy to inform you that an innovative E- learning CME “ Intercontinental Clinical Grand Rounds” is being conducted on a virtual platform on 27/02/2022, Sunday between 11AM- 2:00PM (Indian Standard Time).

We envision to bridge gaps in learning through this CME by involving Dermatology consultants and Postgraduate Residents across various continents. The Programme has focussed sessions on Tropical dermatology diseases.

There will be four sessions of clinical case presentations followed by discussion with the experts in the respective field. We also have an interesting quiz session for the postgraduate residents.

This collaboration of dermatologists and residents will enable us to share knowledge and enrich our learning experience and we look forward to your participation with the involvement of your dermatology colleagues, residents. The invitation flyer with details for registration and an online link are attached to this e-mail.Registration is complimentary but mandatory.

Dr. Ramesh Bhat M 

Professor & Vice Dean 
Department of Dermatology 

Father Muller Medical College.Mangalore, India 

Director ILDS

President IADVL National (2018) 

INVITATION

Chair: Christos Zouboulis

 The Academy (EADV) offers several courses which enable dermatologists and venereologists from Europe and around the world to gain access to the highest standards of education and training.