ASN Podcast

American Society of Nephrology
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ASN Podcasts serve as a connection to everything nephrology including interviews with experts and discussions about cutting-edge advances in research and care.

  1. 3D AGO

    The Infection Prevention & Transitions of Care Series: Best practices for dialysis technicians related to infection prevention (Guest: Danilo Concepcion, CBNT, CCHT-A, FNKF)

    This episode covers maintaining water quality for infection control in hemodialysis. Topics include AAMI standards, monitoring water quality for safety, training staff on infection control for water systems, and addressing water treatment system issues.

    39 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Kidney Advocacy in Action: A Day on Capitol Hill (Policy Update March 2025)

    Host Lauren Ahearn, Senior Quality & Regulatory Affairs Associate, is joined by Rachel Meyer, Strategic Policy Advisor, Dr. Suzanne Watnick, Policy & Advocacy Committee Chair, and Dr. Roz Mannon, Transplant Policy Committee Chair to discuss ASN's Hill Day

    24 min

  3. MAR 24

    The Infection Prevention & Transitions of Care Series: Infection Prevention Strategies Amongst In-Center and Home Dialysis Patients Related to Reducing Catheter-Related Blood Stream Infections (Guest: Alan Kliger, MD)

    In this second episode, experts standardize evidence-based policies to improve care, review CDC's nine Core Interventions to reduce BSI, address patient challenges in reducing BSI, and explore NHSN Dialysis Event training for better infection control.

    44 min

  4. MAR 17

    The Infection Prevention & Transitions of Care Series: Preventing Infections During Transitions of Care in Dialysis (Guest: Jeffrey Silberzweig, MD, FASN)

    The Infection Prevention & Transitions of Care is a four-part series developed by the ASN Nephrologists Transforming Dialysis Safety (NTDS) initiative, led by Dr. Tushar Chopra. In episode one, experts discuss infection prevention and dialysis challenges.

    30 min

  5. MAR 14

    Shutdowns & Injunctions: Tracking Policy Changes from Capitol Hill to NIH (Policy Update March 2025)

    Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White dive into the latest on the possible government shutdown, an injunction blocking NIH cuts, RFK Jr.'s public comment policy change, and changes to Department of Veterans Affairs.

    16 min

  6. FEB 28

    What's Happening Now: Legal Challenges, Budget Bills, and Kidney Health Advocacy Efforts (Policy Update February 2025)

    Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss recent legal challenges to the Trump Administration's executive orders, the House budget bill, and ASN's upcoming advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill.

    29 min

  7. FEB 10

    Checks, Balances, and Executive Actions (Policy Update February 2025)

    Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White provide an update and insights into the Trump Administration's recent executive actions and their impact on kidney health policy

    24 min

  8. JAN 24

    Executive Orders and Kidney Care Policy: Navigating the Impact (Policy Update January 2025)

    Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss President Donald Trump's recent executive orders and their potential impact on health care and kidney health policy.

    22 min
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    ASN Podcasts serve as a connection to everything nephrology including interviews with experts and discussions about cutting-edge advances in research and care.

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    • Creator
      American Society of Nephrology
    • Years Active
      2017 - 2025
    • Episodes
      261
    • Rating
      Clean
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      © Copyright 2025
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