EP&R Episode Eight: The Critical Role of Nephrology Social Workers in Disaster Preparedness and Response Tuesday, October 6 @ 6:00 AM * 24 minutes
Srinath Yadlapalli, MD, and Felicia Speed, PhD, LMSW, discuss how nephrology social workers help people living with kidney diseases prepare for disasters, relocate safely, coordinate care, access support, and navigate complex emergencies.
EP&R Episode Seven: Surviving and Leading Through Disaster (or, Lessons from the Fire: Kidney Care in Crisis) Part Two Tuesday, September 15 @ 6:00 AM * 23 minutes
In Part Two, Dr. Gopa Green shares how she coordinated a regional response to the Tubbs Fire while facing personal loss, the challenges health care teams faced, and lessons for recovery and stronger disaster preparedness.
EP&R Episode Seven: Surviving and Leading Through Disaster (or, Lessons from the Fire: Kidney Care in Crisis) Part One Tuesday, September 1 @ 6:00 AM * 17 minutes
Dr. Gopa Green recounts surviving the Tubbs Fire while leading dialysis care during the crisis. She shares lessons on rapid communication, dialysis center disruptions, and supporting people receiving in-center dialysis, home dialysis, and transplant care.
EP&R Episode Six: Dialysis in the Wake of Disaster: Hurricane Melissa: Part Two Tuesday, August 18 @ 6:00 AM * 21 minutes
Part Two continues with Srinath Yadlapalli, MD, Lori-Ann Fisher, MD, and Racquel Lowe-Jones, MD, discussing water quality, coordination with hospital administration and the Ministry of Health, and the broader recovery process.
EP&R Episode Six: Dialysis in the Wake of Disaster: Hurricane Melissa: Part One Tuesday, August 4 @ 6:00 AM * 22 minutes
Part One features host Srinath Yadlapalli, MD, in conversation with Lori-Ann Fisher, MD, and Racquel Lowe-Jones, MD, as they discuss the immediate impact of Hurricane Melissa on kidney care and dialysis in Jamaica.
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.