Abstract: INFO10-SA
Humanitarian Kidney Support Initiative Module
Session Information
- Informational Posters - 3
November 08, 2025 | Location: Exhibit Hall, Convention Center
Abstract Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Category: Health Maintenance, Nutrition, and Metabolism
- No subcategory defined
Authors
- Yadlapalli, Srinath, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Silberzweig, Jeffrey I., Rogosin Institute, New York, New York, United States
- Arduino, Matthew J., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Brady, Sara A., Innovative Renal Care LLC, Franklin, Tennessee, United States
- Davenport, Chris, American Society of Nephrology, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Giullian, Jeffrey A., DaVita Inc, Denver, Colorado, United States
- Green, Gopa B., US Renal Care Inc, Decatur, Georgia, United States
- Johnson, Sarrah T., US Renal Care Inc, Decatur, Georgia, United States
- Lenoir, Keely, American Nephrology Nurses' Association, Pitman, New Jersey, United States
- Loeper, Robert Peter, Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
- Mithani, Zain, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, United States
- Paxton, William G., DaVita Inc, Denver, Colorado, United States
- Philipneri, Marie D., SSM Health, St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Smarinsky, Ruth, Direct Relief, Santa Barbara, California, United States
- Vanderkolk, Caprice, American Nephrology Nurses' Association, Pitman, New Jersey, United States
Group or Team Name
- Humanitarian Kidney Response Program.
Description
Humanitarian Kidney Response Program
Overview:
The American Society of Nephrology’s (ASN) Humanitarian Kidney Support Program is a coalition of partners dedicated to support people with kidney diseases and kidney health professionals in:
1. Natural and man-made disaster preparedness and response
2. Identification of current and emerging threats
3. Effects of climate change
Mission Statement:
To set the direction for ASN’s efforts to provide humanitarian support for the kidney community in areas affected by disasters, biologic threats, and the impact of climate change through collaboration, education, and advocacy
Description:
Emergency preparedness is essential for dialysis facilities and kidney patients including transplant recipients. This module has been prepared to help guide dialysis staff and patients in preparing for, and responding to, both natural and human-generated disasters. It contains group specific guidance for dialysis medical directors, clinical and operational staff, and patients. You can access the modules via the following link: https://epc.asn-online.org/learning_course/humanitarian-support/