ASN's Mission

To create a world without kidney diseases, the ASN Alliance for Kidney Health elevates care by educating and informing, driving breakthroughs and innovation, and advocating for policies that create transformative changes in kidney medicine throughout the world.

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Emergency Preparedness and Response

EP&R Episode Five: Water Quality, Dialysis, and Infectious Risk During Emergencies: Part Two Monday, April 27 @ 1:30 PM * 32 minutes

Continuing in part two, Dr. Srinath Yadlapalli and Dr. Matthew Arduino examine infectious risks from compromised water systems during emergencies and share practical steps to monitor water quality and maintain safe dialysis care.

EP&R Episode Five: Water Quality, Dialysis, and Infectious Risk During Emergencies: Part One Monday, April 13 @ 8:00 AM * 21 minutes

In part one of this episode, host Dr. Srinath Yadlapalli and guest Dr. Matthew Arduino discuss methods to assess and maintain water quality at dialysis facilities during emergencies, including following the AAMI standards.

EP&R Episode Four: Measles in Individuals Living with Kidney Diseases Monday, March 30 @ 8:00 AM * 23 minutes

In this episode, host Dr. Srinath Yadlapalli and guest Dr. Kristina Bryant discuss measles' diagnosis, prevention, management, and how dialysis centers can prepare for outbreaks.

EP&R Episode Three Thursday, February 5 @ 11:00 AM * 22 minutes

Pharmacist Ruth Smarinsky shares how Direct Relief and the American Society of Nephrology bridge kidney care gaps during global crises. Learn how they deliver dialysis supplies, transplant medications, and urgent care when disasters disrupt treatment.

EP&R Episode Two September 17, 2025 @ 12:30 PM * 12 minutes

What resources has ASN developed to help the nephrology community prepare for emergencies? Host Dr. Srinath Yadlapalli talks with Dr. Jeffrey Silberzweig and Sara Brady, RN, as they explore what is unique to nephrology practices in facility preparedness.

EP&R Episode One September 3, 2025 @ 12:00 PM * 16 minutes

In this first episode, host Srinath Yadlapalli, MD, MBBS, speaks with Jeffrey Silberzweig, MD, FASN, and Sarrah Johnson, DNP, MBA, RN, about emergency preparedness and response in kidney care during the COVID-19 pandemic.