Access Resources for Kidney Patients!

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.

AAKP's Infection Prevention Web Page

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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Registration

Registration will open according to the schedule below:

November 16, 2022 at 12 p.m. noon (CT): Physician, life, and honorary members
November 22, 2022 at 12 p.m. noon (CT): All remaining categories

Rates

Early-bird registration will end February 8, 2023 at 12 p.m. noon (CT). At this time, standard registration fees apply and will continue until the end of the meeting.

Housing

Deadline to book housing through the AAD is Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

The deadline for the scholarships has been extended to September 15, 2022.

Annual Meeting Registration Scholarship

Offered to dermatologists from countries outside the United States and Canada, Annual Meeting Registration Scholarship recipients receive:

• Waiver of the non-member registration fee for the 2023 AAD Annual Meeting March 16^th- March 21^st, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
• Admission to one ticketed half-day course
• Invitation to attend the International Scholarship Reception and Dinner with AAD leadership on Thursday, March 16^th, 2023

• Invitation to attend the International Member Reception on Friday, March 17^th, 2023

Dubai Derma 2023 Scientific Activities:

• Conference- CME 18
• 1-3 March. 2023
• Main Topic: Dermatology, Aesthetics and lasers

• Pre-Conference Course- CME 24
• 26 Feb to 1 March. 2023
• Main Topic: Dermatology and Dermatopathology

• AADA Fellowship Course- CME 24
• 28 Feb to 3 March. 2023
• Main Topic: Basic Surgery & Advanced Fellowship.