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DTX22 Recorded Biomedical Sessions
Up to 6.7 Contact Hours
Year: 2022
Note: Your governing body (BONENT and/or NNCC for example) will only accept credit for a session once. Additional viewings will not be valid toward your re-certification.
You must watch the videos and complete the questionnaires to earn your contact hours. You are purchasing access to the content. Contact Hours will only be awarded once you have completed the educational activities.
Understanding Water Contaminants
Mike Verguldi, Senior Product Manager, Mar Cor Evoqua Water Technologies LLC Wes Byrne, Owner, Purewatercloud LLC
Understanding the different water contaminants, how to identify what’s in your water, the impact on water system performance and dialysate quality, and available solutions to comply with AAMI standards.
Changes in Water – Impact on Dialysis Patients
Paul Smith, Senior Director of Biomedical Support Services, Fresenius Medical Care NA
Since we are all dependent on water sources beyond our initial control, how can we best cope with the composition of the water to create the least impact on the dialysis patient? The additives a city water system can deliberately add – or those beyond their control, due to natural disasters – can significantly change the dialysis prescription. Learn how to identify and be responsive to these changes.
Understanding Electrical Safety
Curtis Woods, Director, Technical Services, Fresenius Medical Care NA
Electrocutions are the 5th leading cause of accidental death in the US. When you better understand electrical safety, you are protecting yourself, the dialysis patient, and your unit.
The Truth with Technical Directors
Heather Paradis, National Director of Biomedical Support Services, CDI Health/ CharDonnay Dialysis
Ted Kasparek, Vice President, Technical Services, DaVita
Mark Gray, Vice President of Technical Services, Fresenius Kidney Care
This candid conversation of technical directors from three key dialysis providers will provide insight into current issues and how they are being addressed.
Learning From COVID Challenges: Impact on Employee Safety and OSHA Respiratory Protection
Larry Park, MSPH, CPEA, CHCM, CWCP, CNCI, RPIH, Corp. Health, Safety & Risk Mgmt, – Fresenius Medical Care NA
While we’re not through learning from COVID, the challenges from the last two years have brought the issue of work safety for staff to the forefront. The OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard is as important to the caregiver as it is for the patient. Larry Park’s energetic and enthusiastic way of addressing important topics will ensure that this session will both enlighten and entertain.
Using Technology to Improve Your Workflow
Zane Greear, Senior Director, Technical Methods and Systems – Fresenius Kidney Care
Biomedical technicians deal with technology all the time… but are you using the technology at your disposal to improve your workflow? Doing so will increase your productivity and effectiveness – all of which will help you grow your career.
Maintenance Management
Eric Cirignano, Founder and CEO, Bion
Heather Paradis, National Director of Biomedical Support Services, CDI Health/ CharDonnay Dialysis
Mark Gray, Vice President of Technical Services, Fresenius Kidney Care
Being pro-active in scheduling your equipment maintenance can result in machines that don’t break down at inconvenient times. But, we all know that when machines aren’t working correctly, it’s hard to stick to a maintenance schedule. Hear what these technical directors have to suggest.
