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Beth Irick, CEO National Kidney Foundation of South Carolina. Urgent Need…. Introduction of K/DOQI guidelines Shortage of kidney doctors Epidemic proportions of CKD. The Right Tool…. Educational training (45 – 60 minutes) Based on K/DOQI guidelines Specific to medical treatment.
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Beth Irick, CEO National Kidney Foundation of South Carolina
Urgent Need… • Introduction of K/DOQI guidelines • Shortage of kidney doctors • Epidemic proportions of CKD
The Right Tool… • Educational training (45 – 60 minutes) • Based on K/DOQI guidelines • Specific to medical treatment
Reaching the Target Audience… Flexibility AND Portability
Relationships, Relationships, Relationships… • Nephrologists • Primary Care Providers • Physicians • Physician assistants • Nurse practitioners • Nurses • Partners • State agencies • Pharmaceutical Companies • Legislators • Lobbyists • Medical Advisory Board
BIG Impact… • More than 880 trained to date • Win-Win for patients and healthcare providers • Partnerships