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Journal Club: Core Interventions for the Prevention of Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Infections

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Co-hosted by the American Society of Nephrology and the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis North American Chapter (ISPD-NAC). 

In cooperation with the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA).      

Featured article: Core Interventions for the Prevention of Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Infections 

Download CJASN Article (PDF)

Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN):10.2215/CJN.0000000976, December 5, 2025. | DOI: 10.2215/CJN.0000000976 | Copyright © 2025 by the American Society of Nephrology

About this Journal Club Session

In this session, faculty will review the evidence behind key interventions and share practical strategies to strengthen infection prevention and improve outcomes for people receiving peritoneal dialysis. The session will focus on "Standardized Patient and Care Partner/Caregiver Training and Assessment of Competency," highlighting how to effectively train patients and caregivers, assess their skills, and ensure consistent, high-quality care.

Complimentary Registration

Target Audience

• Nephrologists
• Dialysis Nurses
• Social Workers

Agenda

• 11:00 AM - 11:05 AM | Welcome and Introductory Remarks – Jeffrey Perl, MD, SM, FRCP(C)
• 11:05 AM - 11:20 AM | Background / Featured Article – Jeffrey Perl, MD, SM, FRCP(C)
• 11:20 AM - 11:40 AM | Intervention Spotlight: Standardized Patient and Care Partner/Caregiver Training and Assessment of Competency – Allison Taylor, RN, CPDN 
• 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM | Panel Discussion / Audience Q&A – All Panelists



Introducing our Panelists

                                                                                                                  


        Jeffrey Perl, MD, SM, FRCP(C): Moderator                                                         Allison Taylor, RN, CPDN              
St. Michael's Hospital and University of Toronto, Canada                                              DaVita Kidney Care
          Staff Nephrologist and Professor of Medicine                                            National Home Clinical Director

                

                                                                                                                  

                Ana E. Figueiredo, RN, MSc, PhD                                                                     Isaac Teitelbaum, MD     
 Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS)                  University of Colorado School of Medicine 
                      Porto Alegre, Brazil                                                                                Professor of Internal Medicine
               Professor, School of Nursing                                                                    Director of Home Dialysis Program                    

Questions?

If you have questions about this webinar, please contact Kerry Leigh, Senior Clinical Nurse Program Manager, at kleigh@asn-online.org.

For more about ASN, and EPC, visit our website at epc.asn-online.org.