Technicians Encouraging Patient Choices
Expand Skills. Share Knowledge. Empower Patients.

TOPICS TO INCLUDE:
•  Improving communication between patients and dialysis facility staff  •  Effective communication strategies   •  Coaching techniques  •  Promoting patient active involvement in care  •  HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines  •  Discussing transplant as an option  •  Helping patients plan for vascular access

IPRO ESRD Network of New York Continuing Education (CE) Accredited Training Day

Earn 7.2 Technician CEUs

This activity has been submitted to National Association of Nephrology Technicians/Technologists for approval to award contact hours. National Association of Nephrology Technicians/Technologists (NANT) is accredited as an approver of continuing education. Developed by IPRO ESRD Network of New York while under contract with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Contract HHSM-500-2016-00020C

September 20, 2017 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Check-in Opens: 8:00AM

SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Alumni Auditorium
395 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203

BREAKFAST & LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED 
Registration Fee: $40.00
Space is LIMITED

 

 

TRAVEL DIRECTIONS
http://www.downstate.edu/directions/index.html

By Subway
During rush hour, take the Flatbush Avenue Line (#2 or #5 Lexington Avenue) trains to the Winthrop Street station. Take any Brooklyn-bound train (#2, 3, 4, or 5) to Nevins Street in Brooklyn, changing there for the #2 or #5 marked “Flatbush Avenue”. Note that the # 5 runs only during rush hours.] Exit at Nostrand and Parkside Avenues. Cross Nostrand Avenue and walk one block on Parkside Avenue until it ends at New York Ave. Turn right onto New York Ave. Cross New York Ave. and walk east on Lenox Road until the entrance at 395 Lenox Road.

 

PARKING
The Parkside Avenue/ Winthrop Street parking lot vehicle entrance is located at 404 Winthrop St. between New York Avenue and Nostrand Avenue. Weekly or Daily passes can be purchased with a Downstate ID at STUDENT CENTER, 394 Lenox Rd, Rm 2-09. 718-270-3187. They expire 1 month from date of purchase, and no refunds are made for unused parking decals or passes.

Valet Parking is available Mondays through Fridays from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., located in front of the 445 Lenox Road hospital entrance at the valet parking booth. The fee is $10.00 .

ESP Parking
324 Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11226 718.469.7672. Email us:
ESPPARK@aol.com

Kings County Parking
581 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY Phone: (718) 245-5198

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