Sepsis in Dialysis: Recognition, Risk, and Response
Virtual
Thursday, July 09, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time
Join ASTHO for a webinar on sepsis recognition, risk, and response. Knowing the signs and symptoms of sepsis and what to do to address and prevent it can significantly reduce risk and enhance patient safety in the dialysis setting. This 1-hour webinar convenes frontline dialysis clinicians, leaders, and public health partners to discuss practical strategies to get ahead of sepsis.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify early clinical signs, symptoms, and patient-specific risk factors for sepsis in individuals receiving dialysis to support prompt recognition and intervention.
- Describe key infection prevention approaches that can help reduce sepsis risk in the dialysis setting.
- Discuss strategies that support effective team communication, coordination, and shared responsibility for patient safety in dialysis.
This webinar course is approved for 1.0 CNE or 1.0 CE from the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology. Additional information on continuing education credits (CME, AAPA CME, CHES/MCHES, CPH) available below.
Featured Speakers:
- Kristina Bryant, MD, Associate Medical Director, Louisville Metro Department of Health and Wellness; Medical Director of Pediatric Infection Prevention and Epidemiologist, Norton Children’s Hospital
- Danica Gomes, MD, MSc, Public Health Physician, Dialysis Safety Team, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, CDC
CE information, instructions for obtaining credit, and disclosures