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Decreasing the Risk of Dialysis-Related Infections: What We Have Learned from Patients and Care-Partners
This session highlights several patient perspectives on non-medical factors that could contribute to increased risk of infection in people on dialysis. Clinical vignettes will illustrate four patient perspectives on factors that impact bloodstream infection risk. A roundtable with an interdisciplinary team including a nephrologist, dialysis nurse, technician, and social worker will discuss the patient perspectives and share strategies to reduce infection risk for people on dialysis. During the live broadcast session, the interdisciplinary panelists will be in the chat to ask and answer attendee questions in this interactive session.
Dana Mitchell, MD
Dana Mitchell MD, FACP, FASN, is the CEO of Global Kidney Center, in Houston, Texas, with extensive experience in care and treatment of kidney diseases as well as a background in emergency care. In addition to practicing clinical medicine, she currently serves as an adviser to nephrology groups given her experience with managing small and large nephrology practices. She currently serves as the Medicine Program Director and chairs the Nephrology Clinical Performance Committee for the Memorial Hermann Physician Network. She has chaired and served on a variety of professional panels focused on clinical performance, quality and medical ethics. She also has the privilege of serving as the group medical director for Davita covering facilities in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Dr. Mitchell received the Exemplary Nephrology Practice Award from the Renal Physicians Association, is listed as one of Houston’s top doctors, was selected by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals as a Top Nephrologist in Texas and has received numerous other awards for her contributions to advancing treatment and care of people with kidney diseases. She is a highly sought-after speaker addressing a wide range of complex issues in nephrology care, including medication management, patient safety, and quality assessment. Dr. Mitchell received her medical degree from Louisiana State University. She completed her internship and residency at Louisiana State University and her fellowship at the University of Alabama, Birmingham.
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Quinetta Taylor, BCPA
Priya Nori, MD
Priya Nori, MD, is an adult Infectious Diseases physician at the Montefiore Health System/Albert Einstein College of Medicine where she directs the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and is an Associate Professor of Medicine.
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