BCKD 2012 Final Program

RAISING THE BAR: Putting the Patient First

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This program has been accredited by the CSN as a group learning activity for 12 Royal College MOC credits.

All health professionals will receive certificates of attendance to submit for continuing education hours.

PROGRAM GUIDE

Recognition & Accreditation. . . . . 1

Conference Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Learning Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Faculty of Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Sponsors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Through events like BC Kidney

Days, the BC Renal Agency and

BC Transplant strive to support

the use of the latest research and

collective knowledge, creativity

and ingenuity of the BC kidney

community to develop solutions

to the challenges of chronic

kidney disease.

Dr. Charles Constantine, Co-Chair

Dr. Jagbir Gill, Co-Chair

Amber Appleby

Dr. Monica Beaulieu

Lianne Berst

Benjamin Cesar

Dr. Janis Dionne

Dr. Greg A. Grant

Gillian Kelly

Dr. David Landsberg

Dr. Adeera Levin

Marianna Leung

Dan Martinusen

Dr. Malcolm Ogborn

Angela Romyn

Sushila Saunders

Dr. Dawn Strong

Sheri Yeast

Heather Zadorozniak

Stephanie Allan (BCPRA)

Jocelyn Beretta (BCPRA)

Gloria Freeborn (BCPRA)

Peggy John (BCT)

Sabina Kral (BCPRA)

Donna Murphy-Burke (BCPRA)

Stacey Richardson (BCPRA)

Meganne Sholdice (BCPRA)

Alexis Whatley (BCPRA)

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9 Astellas Pharma Canada

10 Bard Canada

11 Abbott Nutrition

12 High Purity Water Services Inc.

13 Chief Medical Supplies Ltd.

14 Sanofi

15 Medcomp

16 Novartis Pharmaceutical Canada Inc.

17 Otsuka Canada Pharmaceutical Inc.

18 Roche

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C O N F E R E N C E P R O G R A M : : T H U R S D A Y , O C T O B E R 1 8 T H

Note: All sessions will have at least 25% of their time available for discussion

C O N F E R E N C E P R O G R A M : : T H U R S D A Y , O C T O B E R 1 8 T H

Note: All sessions will have at least 25% of their time available for discussion

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8:00 AM

Registration Opens

Regency Foyer

8:00 - 9:30 AM

Continental BreakfastNetworking/Poster Viewing/Sponsor Exhibits

Regency Foyer

9:30 - 9:40 AM

Opening Remarks and AnnouncementsDr. Charles Constantine and Dr. Jagbir Gill, Conference Chairs

Regency Ballroom C/D

9:40 - 10:00 AM

BCPRA and BCT UpdatesDr. Adeera Levin, BCPRA Executive Director & Dr. Greg Grant, BCT Provincial Executive Director


10:00 - 11:30 AM

Plenary: Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: What is True Patient-Centred Care?Chair: Dr. Janis Dionne

• Delivering Patient-Centred Care: Patients as Partners in British ColumbiaConnie Davis

• Renal Patient and Family ExperiencesJared Provost, Tanis and Chris Wallace


11:30 AM- 12:00 PM

Boxed Lunch

Regency Foyer

12:00 - 12:30 PM

Plenary: Acute Starts – Chronic Needs Chair: Dr. Charles ConstantineDiane Watson


12:30 - 2:00 PM

Concurrent Sessions: Focus on Patient-Centred Care

1. Transplant: Barriers from Referral to Workup Chair: Dr. Olwyn Johnston

• Transplant Barriers Ruth McCarrell

• Past, Present and Future of Kidney Transplant in BC

Dr. David Landsberg• Renal Transplant Outcomes in BC: A Decade of Transplantation

Dr. Jagbir Gill

2. Dream as You Dialyze: Three Options for Nocturnal DialysisChair: Dr. Charles Constantine

• In-Centre Dependent Nocturnal Hemodialysis

Dr. Mercedeh Kiaii• (Nocturnal) Independent Dialysis: Greater Options, Greater Flexibility!

Dr. Michael Copland• So if I Want to Dialyze at Night, What Can PD Do for Me?

Dr. Suneet Singh• Panel Debate

3. Mental HealthChair: Peggy John

• Encountering Anxiety and Depression in CKD: A Client-Centred Approach Bobbi Preston

• Psychiatric Issues in Kidney Disease Dr. Hema Joshi

4. Optimizing Care for the Home-Based Patient Chair: Heather Zadorozniak

• PD Assistance in the Home Dr. Matthew Oliver

• The Virtual Ward for Home Dialysis Patients: A Novel Way to Address Gaps in Care Dr. Michael Schachter• Why Home Therapies Can Work for Every Patient

PD Perspective: Chris Brown and Katie Cave; HHD Perspective: Martin Duffy and Sarah Thomas

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Regency F

2:00 - 2:30 PM

RefreshmentsNetworking/Poster Viewing/Sponsor Exhibits

Refreshments will be available in the Regency Foyer from 3:30-3:45 PM.

Regency Foyer

2:30 - 5:30 PM

Professional Breakout Groups

• Biomedical TechniciansChair: Julian Plamondon

• DietitiansChairs: Jennifer Hrushkin andGillian Kelly

• NephrologistsChair: Dr. Monica Beaulieu

• NursesChair: BC Renal Educators Group

• PharmacistsChair: Dan Martinusen

• Social WorkersChairs: Bruce MacDonald and Victoria Lakusta-Lamberton

• Unit ClerksChairs: Janie MacDonald andFlorence Ng

Kensington

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Regency F

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5:30 - 7:00 PM

Wine &Cheese Reception

Balmoral/Regency Foyer

Training Designed to Meet Your Needs

Please visit the PROMIS booth for one–on–one training.

The PROMIS team provides a variety of training options, including on–site sessions at the PROMIS training room in Vancouver, online webinar sessions, and PROMIS trainers who travel to your workplace (based on demand). Check out the training schedule on the PROMIS training portal, linked from the main PROMIS page (a user account is required for access).

Or for more information, contact: [email protected].

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Concurrent Sessions: Technological Advances and the Future of Kidney Care

1. National Advancements in Transplantation Chair: Dr. Jagbir Gill

• Immune Monitoring in the Current Era Dr. Paul Keown

• National Registries and Transplant Outcomes: An Update from the CORR Registry Dr. Joseph Kim

2. Innovations and Electronics in Kidney Care

Chair: Dr. Charles Constantine

• Pediatric Toolkit: Peritonitis Starts in the Home, So Why Treat it in the Hospital? Dr. Colin White, Kathleen Collin and Jennifer Leechik

• Enhancing Point of Care Decision Support in the Field of Nephrology

Using Mobile Apps and Web Apps Dr. Daniel Schwartz

3. Goin’ Up the Country: Challenges in Delivering the BC Kidney Model of Care in Rural and Remote Environments Chairs: Dr. Malcolm Ogborn and Sue Saunders

• Renal Care in Rural Areas: Current Data and World Café Dr. Malcolm Ogborn • Connecting with Remote First Nations Communities through Telehealth Dr. John Pawlovich

Regency Ballroom A/B

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Regency E

Regency Foyer

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Lunch and Presentation of the 9th Annual Wilma Crockett Memorial Award2012 Recipient: Dr. Alex Magil


7:00 - 8:00 AM

Continental BreakfastNetworking/Poster Viewing/Sponsor Exhibits

Regency Foyer

8:00 - 8:15 AM

Opening Remarks and AnnouncementsDr. Charles Constantine and Dr. Jagbir Gill, Conference Chairs


8:15 - 9:15 AM

Plenary: Innovations in Kidney Care and PracticeDr. Adeera Levin


9:15 - 9:45 AM

Networking/Poster Viewing/Sponsor Exhibits

Regency Foyer

2:15 - 2:30 PM

Refreshments/Networking/Sponsor Exhibits

2:30 - 3:30 PM

Plenary: Cross-Cultural Issues in Kidney CareChair: Donna Murphy-Burke

• The New Science of Unconscious Bias: Implications for Healthcare David Hunt

3:30 PM

Closing RemarksDr. Charles Constantine and Dr. Jagbir Gill, Conference Chairs

12:30 - 12:45 PM

Networking/Sponsor Exhibits

12:45 - 2:15 PM

Regency Foyer

Concurrent Sessions: Cross-Cultural Issues

1. EthicsChair: Benjamin Cesar

• A Panel Discussion on Transplant Tourism: Where Do We Go from Here? Dr. Jagbir Gill, Linda Wright and Dr. John Gill

2. End of LifeChair: Gillian Kelly

• Cultural Sensitivity in EOL Care Dr. Mohamud Karim and Sarb Basra• End Stage Renal Disease in

Aboriginals: Can a Focus on Outcomes Give Us Insights into Interventions?

Dr. Manish Sood

3. Cross-Cultural ValuesChair: Donna Murphy-Burke

• Cracking the Code of Culture: Understanding 10 Core Cross-Cultural Value Differences David Hunt

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Delivering Patient-Centred Care: Patients as Partners in British Columbia Connie Davis After attending this session, the participant will be able to:• Describe the Patients as Partners approach to care• Describe current coordination and integration work in

British Columbia • Apply a stepped-care approach to self-management

support

Renal Patient and Family Experiences Jared Provost, Tanis and Chris Wallace After attending this session, the participant will be able to:• Appreciate renal care from a patient’s experiences • Appreciate renal care from a family’s experiences

Acute Starts – Chronic Needs Diane Watson After attending this session, the participant will be able to:• Review the impact on patients, hospitals, healthcare of

individuals starting dialysis acutely• Examine the role of the nurse practitioner in

education and support of those starting dialysis acutely

Transplant Barriers Ruth McCarrell After attending this session, the participant will be able to: • Understand the typical patient’s pathway from referral

to transplant• Understand the home centre and transplant centre

roles in facilitating a smooth process• Identify potential obstacles/patient circumstances that

impede the process

Past, Present and Future of Kidney Transplant in BCDr. David Landsberg After attending this session, the participant will be able to:• Understand key considerations in workup of potential

recipients• Understand key considerations in transplant recipient

follow-up

Renal Transplant Outcomes in BC: A Decade of Transplantation Dr. Jagbir GillAfter attending this session, the participant will be able to:• Review kidney transplantation activity in British

Columbia in the last decade• Review post-kidney transplant outcomes in British

Columbia

In-Centre Dependent Nocturnal Hemodialysis Dr. Mercedeh Kiaii After attending this session, the participant will be able to:• Understand the local experience: results of pilot

project• Identify lessons learned

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(Nocturnal) Independent Hemodialysis: Greater Options, Greater Flexibility!Dr. Michael Copland After attending this session, the participant will be able to:• Review current options of how independent

hemodialysis can be provided• Review current benefits of extended-hours

hemodialysis• Understand experiences and lessons learned

from 2 years of in-centre independent nocturnal hemodialysis

So if I Want to Dialyze at Night, What Can PD Do for Me? Dr. Suneet Singh After attending this session, the participant will be able to:• Review the advantages and disadvantages of

automated, nocturnal PD• Review outcomes of nocturnal PD

Encountering Anxiety and Depression in CKD: A Client-Centred Approach Bobbi PrestonAfter attending this session, the participant will be able to:• Review incidence and increase understanding of

how CKD carries specific risk factors for anxiety and depression

• Realize the importance of screening, assessment and intervention in collaboration with the client

• Better understand treatment options to enhance renal outcomes

• Raise awareness of appropriate referrals for optimum patient support

Psychiatric Issues in Kidney Disease Dr. Hema Joshi After attending this session, the participant will be able to: • Understand signs and symptoms of psychiatric illness

in renal disease• Have knowledge on treatment modalities for

psychiatric illness

PD Assistance in the Home Dr. Matthew Oliver After attending this session, the participant will be able to: • Provide a framework for understanding PD utilization • Demonstrate how assistance can increase PD

utilization

The Virtual Ward for Home Dialysis Patients: A Novel Way to Address Gaps in Care Dr. Michael Schachter After attending this session, the participant will be able to: • Understand the Virtual Ward Care Model • Review gaps in care that are common among patients

undergoing renal replacement therapy in the home setting

Why Home Therapies Can Work for Every PatientPD – Katie Cave and Chris Brown; HHD - Martin Duffy and Sarah ThomasAfter attending this session, the participant will be able to: • Understand independent dialysis within the home • Identify barriers and solutions to increasing

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Innovations in Kidney Care and Practice Dr. Adeera Levin After attending this session, the participant will be able to: • Review current and recent advances in science and

practice of kidney disease • Review accomplishments of the BC kidney

community in knowledge translation • Update the community regarding upcoming

opportunities to participate in generating and applying new knowledge

Immune Monitoring in the Current Era Dr. Paul Keown After attending this session, the participant will be able to: • Understand pre-transplant immune screening• Understand post-transplant immune monitoring

National Registries and Transplant Outcomes: An Update from the CORR RegistryDr. Joseph Kim After attending this session, the participant will be able to: • Provide an overview of the Canadian Organ

Replacement Register and its current status• Review recent data on the trends in outcomes of solid

organ transplantation in Canada

Pediatric Toolkit: Peritonitis Starts in the Home, So Why Treat it in the Hospital? Dr. Colin White, Kathleen Collin and Jennifer LeechikAfter attending this session, the participant will be able to: • Describe 3 benefits to patient care related to protocol

development projects • Develop appreciation of benefits of working with a

professional content design firm

Enhancing Point of Care Decision Support in the Field of Nephrology Using Mobile Apps and Web Apps Dr. Daniel Schwartz After attending this session, the participant will be able to: • Learn about the impact of a web-based patient

management tool that helps healthcare professionals adhere to best practice while collecting useful administrative data

• Become familiar with the impact of mobile apps for smartphones and tablets that can be utilized to access decision support tools and personalized reference materials at the point of care

Renal Care in Rural Areas: Current Data and World CaféDr. Malcolm Ogborn After attending this session, the participant will be able to: • Understand the challenges of providing renal care in

rural and remote BC• Identify innovative solutions to improve access to

renal care in rural and remote BC

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Connecting with Remote First Nations Communities through Telehealth Dr. John Pawlovich After attending this session, the participant will be able to: • Understand what is possible in telehealth to support

renal care• Identify what is needed to set up a telehealth program

A Panel Discussion on Transplant Tourism: Where Do We Go from Here? Dr. Jagbir Gill, Linda Wright and Dr. John Gill After attending this session, the participant will be able to: • Identify the major ethical issues in strategies to deter

transplant tourism• Gain knowledge of the potential ethical challenges in

addressing transplant tourism

Cultural Sensitivity in EOL Care Dr. Mohamud Karim and Sarb BasraAfter attending this session, the participant will be able to: • Understand core values that improve cultural

sensitivity • Understand cultural nuances in EOL care

End Stage Renal Disease in Aboriginals: Can a Focus on Outcomes Give Us Insights into Interventions? Dr. Manish Sood After attending this session, the participant will be able to: • Review dialysis outcomes of Aboriginals in Canada• Propose multi-modal solutions to improve Aboriginal

care

Cracking the Code of Culture: Understanding 10 Core Cross-Cultural Value Differences David Hunt After attending this session, the participant will be able to: • Understand the medical implications of recent

immigration trends and globally mobile populations • Understand ten core, cross-cultural value differences

that can positively or negatively impact patient-provider interactions

The New Science of Unconscious Bias: Implications for Healthcare David HuntAfter attending this session, the participant will be able to: • Understand how fields of neurobiology and

social cognition theory have revolutionized our understanding of human bias from conscious and intentional to largely unconscious and unintentional

• Understand the implications of bias theory for the healthcare workplace and patient care including the objectivity of clinical decision-making and kidney transplant decisions

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Jennifer Leechik, RN, BSN, CNephC, is a renal nurse clinician at BC Children’s Hospital working specifically with families and children who are on peritoneal dialysis.

Adeera Levin, MD, FRCPC, FACP, is a professor of medicine and head of the division of nephrology at the University of British Columbia and executive director of the BC Provincial Renal Agency. She is chair of the Curriculum Committee for the National KRESCENT (Kidney Research and Education SCientist EducatioN Training program), secretary general of the International Society of Nephrology, and serves on KDIGO, an international guidelines development group.

Ruth McCarrell, RN, BSN, CNephC, is a clinical nurse leader for the living kidney donor and pre-transplant programs at St. Paul’s Hospital. Ruth has been instrumental in bringing nationally recognized excellence and innovation to the transplant program, helping to launch new programs including the living anonymous donor and the living donor paired exchange programs.

Malcolm Ogborn, MBBS, FRACP, FRCPC, is the associate vice president, research (health), at the University of Northern British Columbia, clinical professor of pediatrics (nephrology) at UBC and director of the Northern Renal Program. He is a member of the Northern Health Medical Advisory Committee, the Regional Medication Safety and Quality Committee and oversees the Pediatric Mortality and Morbidity review at UHNBC.

Matthew Oliver, MD, MHS, FRCPC, has been the director of dialysis at the Academic Teaching Hospital for ten years. His focus is in home dialysis, assisted PD and vascular access.

John Pawlovich, MD, FCFP, is a clinical associate professor at UBC and a telehealth consultant. His interests include primary care for remote First Nations communities.

Bobbi Preston, BSW, MSW, RSW, is a renal social worker at the Abbotsford Kidney Care Clinic. Her healthcare experience includes chronic disease, LTC assessment, complex care, palliative care and psychiatry. Bobbi sits on the advisory council for the school of social work at UFV and co-chairs the FH Nephrology Social Work Shared Work team of the FH Practice Council Network. Her passion is client-centred interprofessional practice.

Michael Schachter, MSc, MD, MHA, FRCPC, completed residency training in nephrology at UBC in 2009, followed by an administrative fellowship (BCPRA), master’s in health administration (UBC) and home dialysis fellowship (UofT). His major research projects involve wait times for outpatient nephrology consultations, as well as the virtual ward and clinical outcomes in home dialysis. He currently works as a locum nephrologist in BC.

Daniel Schwartz, MD, FRCPC, is a nephrologist with a keen interest in the intersection of information technology and medical practice. He has specific expertise in knowledge translation at the point of care via the development of medical apps for web, iPhone, iPad, Android and Blackberry. He is the medical director of kidney services, Fraser Health, and a clinical assistant professor of the faculty of medicine at UBC.

Suneet Singh, MD, is the medical director of peritoneal dialysis at VGH. Her major area of clinical work is in home dialysis – both peritoneal and home hemodialysis. Her other major area of interest is in medical education. She is involved in medical school teaching.

Manish Sood, MD, FRCPC, is a staff nephrologist at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg. He has published over 80 combined papers, abstracts and book chapters. His research focus is on clinical epidemiology and ESRD outcomes; specifically, he has investigated aboriginal outcomes on PD/HD and transplantation rates.

Sarah Thomas, BSN, CNephC, is a CNL and home hemodialysis patient educator at Providence Health Care and the Richmond Community Dialysis Unit. She has worked in home hemodialysis since the implementation of the IAMHD program in 2004.

Diane Watson, RN(EC), MSc, CNephC, has worked for over 30 years in nephrology from nurse’s aide to nurse manager. She is currently a nurse practitioner at Toronto General Hospital focusing on individuals starting dialysis acutely to provide education, management and support to encourage home modality.

Colin White, MD, FRCPC, is a clinical associate professor at UBC and director of the dialysis and fellowship program. He has been a nephrologist at BC Children’s Hospital for over 12 years with interests in late stage CKD and dialysis. He is also interested in developing protocols and algorithms that bring evidence to the “bedside” and empower non-MD directive care.

Linda Wright, MASc, MSW, RSW, leads the bioethics program at University Health Network, Toronto, which has a large organ transplant program. Her academic activities are on the ethical issues in organ donation for living donors and methods of increasing organ donation from deceased donors.

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John Gill, MD, MS, FRCPC, is an associate professor of medicine with tenure at UBC. Dr. Gill is an active researcher whose interests include clinical outcomes of kidney transplantation, access to care, clinical trials and health services research. He is the president of the Canadian Society of Nephrology, chair of the American Society of Transplantation Education Committee, and associate editor of the American Journal of Transplantation.

Greg Grant, MD, FRCPC, is the provincial executive director for BC Transplant. Dr. Grant also works as an intensive care specialist at St. Paul’s and Mount St. Joseph’s Hospitals.

David Hunt, JD, is the president and chief executive officer of Critical Measures, a management training and consulting firm that specializes in cross-cultural healthcare. Mr. Hunt is a sought-after national and international speaker on issues of racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare and the legal aspects of providing culturally and linguistically appropriate care.

Hema Joshi, MD, FRCPC, is a psychiatrist and works in the area of consultation – liaison psychiatry at Royal Columbian Hospital, where they provide service to the medical, surgical, intensive care, obstetric, cardiac and renal services in the hospital.

Mohamud Karim, MD, FRCPC, is a Fraser Health Authority clinical nephrologist with an interest in end of life care. He was medical director, renal program, Fraser Health Authority from 2001 to 2011.

Paul Keown, MD, DSC, is professor of medicine at UBC and director of immunology. His expertise is in both clinical and laboratory aspects of transplantation with a special focus on immunology and molecular genetics.

Mercedeh Kiaii, MD, FRCPC, is the director of the hemodialysis unit and vascular access program at St. Paul’s Hospital. Her career interests include optimization of hemodialysis therapy and vascular access.

S. Joseph Kim, MD, PhD, MHS, FRCPC, is a transplant nephrologist in the division of nephrology and the kidney transplant program at the Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network. He is the vice president of the Canadian Organ Replacement Register Board of Directors, co-chair of the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients Technical Advisory Committee, and the associate head of the kidney, dialysis and transplantation program at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences.

David Landsberg, MD, FRCPC, is the head of the division of nephrology and the medical director of the renal transplant program at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. He is the medical lead for renal transplant for BC Transplant.

Sarb Basra, MSW, RSW, is a renal social worker with the Fraser Health Kidney Care Program (CKD). She contributes to advance care planning and end-of-life care initiatives, development of patient and family education, healthcare communication training, and the advancement of transcultural and diversity practice. She speaks Punjabi and Hindi.

Chris Brown, RN, is a patient educator on the peritoneal dialysis unit at Abbotsford Regional Hospital. She worked on the Royal Columbian Hospital unit for six years prior. She thinks PD is for everyone!

Katie Cave, RN, BScN, CNephC, is the patient care coordinator of the Abbotsford Regional Hospital peritoneal dialysis unit and is passionate about increasing awareness of PD. She enjoys finding new ways to support PD patients whether they are at home or in acute care facilities.

Kathleen Collin, BSc(Pharm), ACPR, works with the nephrology division of BC Children’s Hospital as a clinical pharmacist. She is a clinical instructor with the faculty of pharmaceutical sciences of UBC and the clinical pharmacist for the solid organ transplant program at BC Children’s Hospital where she provides care to pediatric heart, liver and kidney transplant patients.

Michael Copland, MD, FRCPC, is the medical director of kidney services, Vancouver Coastal Health/Providence Health Care and provincial medical director of independent hemodialysis. He is also a clinical associate professor at the faculty of medicine, UBC. His clinical focus is on general nephrology with specific interest in independent dialysis.

Connie Davis, MN, ARNP, is a nurse practitioner specializing in care of the older adult. Much of her work focuses on improving interactions between clinicians, patients and families. She is the author or co-author of publications on health promotion, chronic illness care, quality improvement, and self-management support and works internationally to improve patient engagement in care.

Martin Duffy, RN, has ten years of renal nursing experience including transplantation and renal critical care, PD community and in-centre HD. He is currently a HHD educator focused on patient-centred care and patient education encompassing informed decision making.

Jagbir Gill, MD, MPH, FRCPC, is an assistant professor of medicine at UBC, a research scientist with the Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, and practices as a transplant nephrologist at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. His research interests include transplant epidemiology and health outcomes in the areas of access to transplantation, immunosuppressive management and organ donation.

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Astellas Pharma Canada, Inc., is dedicated to changing tomorrow by improving the health of Canadians through innovative and reliable pharmaceutical products. In Canada, Astellas is focused on the therapeutic areas of Immunology, Urology, Oncology, Dermatology and Infectious Disease. www.astellas.ca

Bard Canada Inc. is an innovator and market leader in advancing patient care in many areas including vascular access. We develop, manufacture and distribute medical devices that access the cardiovascular system for delivery of chemotherapy, blood products, antibiotics, drugs or nutrition, and dialysis including central lines for both acute and chronic therapies. www.crbard.com

Chief Medical Supplies Ltd., the only Canadian-owned manufacturer of hemodialysis solutions (including Citrasate®), also distributes leading edge machines and dialyzers, test strips, descaling and disinfection solutions from its plant and warehouses in Calgary and Mississauga, with the nimblest customer service in the business. www.chiefmedical.com

Covidien is a leading global healthcare products company that creates innovative medical solutions for better patient outcomes and delivers value through clinical leadership and excellence. Covidien manufactures, distributes and services a diverse range of industry-leading product lines in three segments: medical devices, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies. www.covidien.com

High Purity Water Services Inc. is an experienced Canadian-owned medical water solution provider. HPWS designs, installs and services all central and portable water systems, distribution loops, consumables, carbon rebed and DI services. HPWS works with dialysis centres across Canada implementing water testing programs to comply with current guidelines. www.hpwaterservices.com

Medcomp® is the premier developer, manufacturer and supporter of cutting-edge vascular access devices that meet and exceed the clinical demands of today’s medical specialties, particularly in the fields of interventional medicine, dialysis and our new antibacterial/anticoagulant catheter lock solution. www.medcompnet.com

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. is a proud partner of the BC transplantation and nephrology community, and is pleased to support patient-focused research and educational activities that ultimately enhance the quality of life for all BC residents. www.novartis.ca

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Amgen Canada Inc., a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, we continue to advance science to serve patients. www.amgen.ca

Baxter Corporation, a Canadian subsidiary of Baxter International Inc., manufactures and markets products that save and sustain the lives of people with hemophilia, immune disorders, infectious diseases, kidney disease, trauma and other chronic and acute medical conditions. As a global, diversified healthcare company, Baxter applies a unique combination of expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to create products that advance patient care worldwide. www.baxter.ca

Fresenius Medical Care, the world’s largest fully integrated renal healthcare company, conducts business in three areas: dialysis and renal services, dialysis products and home care. Fresenius’ clear focus is to provide quality products and services to patients with renal disease through leadership in product innovations for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. www.fmcna.com

Janssen Inc., a member of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, is dedicated to addressing and solving the most important unmet medical needs in pain management, psychiatry, oncology, psoriasis, virology, anemia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dementia, gastroenterology and women’s health. Driven by our commitment to the passionate pursuit of science for the benefit of patients, we work together to bring innovative ideas, products and services to patients around the world. www.janssen.ca

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Bellco Canada is a committed provider of dialysis technology to the Canadian Renal Community. Anchored by Formula(TM), a full range of in-centre and home hemodialysis machines, our product offering also features biocompatible bloodlines and dialyzers, DWA water purification and media distribution systems, JMS Fistula Needles and other consumable supplies. www.bellco.net

Gambro is a global medical technology company and a leader in developing, manufacturing and supplying products, therapies and services for in-centre and self-care hemodialysis, intensive care and hepatic care. For decades, Gambro has led the market in renal care development and has been first to market with many groundbreaking innovations. www.gambro.com

We at Takeda have always been driven by passion: the passion to build a healthier society. Takeda is dedicated to pharmaceutical innovation, tackling diseases for which there is currently no cure and expanding into new fields of treatment and therapy. Our commitment is to improve the quality of the most precious thing we know: life. www.takedacanada.com

Otsuka Canada Pharmaceutical Inc. (OCPI) is an innovative, fast-growing healthcare company that commercializes Otsuka medicines in Canada, with a focus on and commitment to neuroscience, cardiovascular, and oncology. OCPI is dedicated to improving patients’ health and the quality of human life. www.otsuka.co.jp/en/

Pfizer Canada is a healthcare company that believes it takes more than medication to be truly healthy. From our research and development efforts to the community efforts we fund across Canada, we want to show how healthier choices can lead to a healthier life. www.pfizer.ca

Pharmaceutical Partners of Canada (PPC) is a diverse generic pharmaceutical company that has evolved into a fully integrated global organization as part of the Fresenius Kabi Group. PPC currently markets and distributes 41 generic products in more than 78 dosage formats. www.ppcdrugs.com

Roche is a leader in the research and development of pharmaceutical and diagnostic solutions that look beyond today’s horizons and make a profound difference in people’s lives. www.rochecanada.com

Sanofi, a global and diversified healthcare leader, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patients’ needs. Sanofi has core strengths in the field of healthcare with many platforms including diabetes solutions, human vaccines, consumer healthcare, and the new Genzyme. www.sanofi.ca

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