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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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On behalf of the Organising Committee, we are pleased to inform you that the 34th World Congress of Internal Medicine (WCIM 2018) will take place from 18-21 October, 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa.

About the Congress

The Congress will provide an excellent academic programme for the general physician but of a standard that the specialty groups such as Rheumatologists, Cardiologists, Pulmonologists and so on would also benefit. Posters will be presented by investigators in clinical as well as research areas and “Meet the Expert” sessions will encourage interactive discussions using interesting case studies to illustrate clinical challenges. We will also endeavour to present state of the art symposia with updates on recent guidelines and developments across the spectrum of Internal Medicine.
For more information on the Congress – www.wcim2018.com
For Congress topics – http://www.wcim2018.com/topics-2/