2026 Updates in Kidney Transplantation

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Kidney transplantation is the best option to restore quality of life for most patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). This conference will provide dialysis unit staff the relevant and accurate information they require regarding advances in kidney transplantation in order to educate patients in their dialysis units. Dialysis patients benefit from education that starts early in their diagnosis of ESRD. Through partnership with dialysis unit staff and nephrology practice staff, we are able to provide a consistent message throughout the care continuum about the lifesaving benefit of kidney transplantation, connections between patient experience and transplant outcomes, and strategies for overcoming barriers to successful transplantation.

Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:30 AM - 3:45 PM ET, Hillsdale Conference Center, Charlottesville, VA

1. Describe why living kidney donation is the best option for patients with ESRD
2. Describe the benefit of pancreas transplantation for patients with diabetes
3. Articulate the negative impact on transplant candidates of the use of cannabis for recreational and medical purposes
4. Describe the role of the psychologist as part of the transplant MD team
5. Describe the expectations of the transplant patient care partner
6. Discuss components of successful transition of care to a local team for kidney transplant recipients
7. Discuss the purpose of frailty testing in kidney transplant candidates
8. Describe potential concerns for patients being evaluated for a second kidney transplant
9. Articulate the impact of PTDM on patients undergoing kidney transplant

ANCC Contact Hours (5.50 hours), ASWB (5.50 hours), CDR CPEU (5.50 hours), CEPTC Category 1 (5.50 hours), Hours of Participation (5.50 hours)

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