Program

Every fall, BC Renal hosts BC Kidney Days, a broad spectrum, in-person conference for clinicians, administrators, service providers and patient partners.

View the printable version of the preliminary program here.

November 9

Time & Room	Session
9:00-10:00am Parq Ballroom	Grab & Go Snack Sponsor Exhibits open e-Posters available for viewing
10:00-10:15am Parq Ballroom	Territorial Welcome
10:15 - 10:25am Parq Ballroom	Announcements - BC Kidney Days 2023 Co-Chairs: Naomi Martens, Dr. Mike Copland
10:25-10:30am Parq Ballroom	Opening Remarks Speaker: Dr. Maureen O'Donnell, Executive Vice President, Provincial Clinical Policy, Planning & Partnerships, PHSA
10:30-10:50 am Parq Ballroom	Overview of the last few years and key priorities for BC Renal and the network moving forward Speaker: Dr. Adeera Levin, Executive Director, BC Renal
10:50-11:50am Parq Ballroom	Empowering kidney patients: Explore the potential of the Kidney Wellness HUB to enhance patient wellbeing Chair: Deborah Tucker Speakers: Kate Chong, Teresa Atkinson, Dr. Megan Borkum, Francine Gosselin, Dani Renouf , Anja Webster
11:50-12:05pm Parq Ballroom	Transplant wellness program (TWP): Multiphasic exercise prehabilitation to improve wellness in kidney and liver transplant populations Lead author & speaker: Dr. Stefan Mustata
12:05-1:15pm Pre-function area	LUNCH BREAK Sponsor Exhibits Open e-Posters available for viewing
1:15-2:15pm TBC	Choosing the right visit, for the right patient, at the right time: Virtual kidney care in 2023 and beyond Chair: Dr. Megan Borkum Speaker: Dr. Mike Bevilacqua
1:15-2:15pm TBC	Trends after transfer from home dialysis: Can we do better? Chair: Katie Cave Speaker: Dr. Simon Davies
1:15-2:15pm TBC	Achieving together: How to engage patients in collaborative goal-setting for health and wellness Chair: Jesse Colbeck Speakers: Paul Watson, Helen Chiu, Dr. Nadia Zalunardo, Dara Lewis, Janice Rotinsky, Francine Gosselin
1:15-2:15pm TBC	KDOQI (Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative) Guidelines Speaker: Dr. Charmaine Lok
2:15-3:30pm Parq Ballroom	On the bias: Addressing kidney care team perception towards home dialysis Chair: Dr. Mike Copland, Dr. Suneet Singh Speakers: Dr. Jeff Perl, Dr. Kris Poinen, Sara Faulkner, Dino Angelucci, Eldon Mah
3:30pm-3:45pm	15 Minute Transition Time
Professional Breakout Sessions
3:45-5:15pm TBC	1. Dietitians Chair: Karen Parinas, Jasmine Fitzpatrick
3:45-5:15pm TBC	2. Nephrologists/BC Consensus Chair: Dr. John Antonsen
3:45-5:15pm TBC	3. Nurses Understanding the patient: A workshop that explores gender diversity as it relates to patient care Chairs: Victoria Nevakshonoff, Danielle McLaren, Deidra Goodacre Speaker: Kristy Ware
3:45-5:15pm TBC	4. Pharmacists Chair: Dr. Dan Martinusen
3:45-5:15pm TBC	5. Renal Administrators Chair: Robyne Maxwell
3:45-5:15pm TBC	6. Biomedical Technicians Chair: Jennifer McGill
3:45-5:15pm TBC	7. BC Renal Patient Partner Connect Chairs: Williams Dear, Helen Chiu
3:45-5:15pm TBC	8. Social Workers Chairs: Ranj Woods, Karla Ramsay
5:15-6:30pm Fairview Ballroom	Wilma Crockett Memorial Award Presentation & Networking Reception

November 10

Time & Room	Session
7:00 am Pre-function area	Check-In / Registration Desk Open
7:00-8:25am	FULL BREAKFAST Sponsor Exhibits Open e-Posters available for viewing
8:30-8:40am Parq Ballroom	Opening Remarks, Announcements and Land Acknowledgement BCKD Co-Chairs: Dr. Mike Copland, Naomi Martens
8:40-9:40am Parq Ballroom	Caring for the environment is caring for patients Chair: Dr. Naomi Glick Speakers: Dr. Caroline Stigant , Chief Michael Recalma
9:40-10:30am Parq Ballroom	Preparing for the unexpected. Are we ready for the next disaster? Chair: Naomi Martens Speakers: Sarah Thomas, Naomi Martens; Patients: Heather Martin, Mitchell Dyck
10:30-11:00am Pre-function area	COFFEE BREAK Sponsor Exhibits Open e-Posters available for viewing
11:05-12:05pm TBC	Interdisciplinary potassium management; are we ready Chair: Karen Parinas Speakers: Dr. Michelle Wong, Dr. Kevin Kwok, Tamara Graham; Patient Partner Panel: Michelle Spittel, Leilani Borja, Annalyn Delfino
11:05-12:05pm TBC	Integrated palliative nephrology-helping persons with kidney disease live their best life Chair: Dr. Gaylene Hargrove Speaker: Dr. Christine Jones
11:05-12:05pm TBC	Transplant Chair: TBC Speaker: Dr. James Lan
11:05-12:05pm TBC	Antibiotic stewardship/updates to ISPD peritonitis guidelines Chair: Dr. Claudia Ho Speakers: Dr. Yangmin Zeng , Luzhi Yan
12:05-1:05pm Pre-function area	LUNCH Sponsor Exhibits Open e-Posters available for viewing
1:05-1:35pm Parq Ballroom	Coordinated movement
1:35-2:25pm Parq Ballroom	From promise to progress: Exploring and integrating novel drug therapies for kidney health Chair: Dr. Dan Martinusen Speakers: Dr. Mike Bevilacqua, Dr. Ada Chiu
2:25-3:15pm Parq Ballroom	All my relations: A roadmap to embody cultural competency and Indigenous engagement within a kidney research network Chair: Dr. Mike Copland Speakers: Catherine Turner, Craig Settee, Jocelyn Jones
3:15-3:30pm Parq Ballroom	e-Poster awards
3:30-4:00pm Parq Ballroom	Door Prizes Closing Remarks Co-Chairs: Naomi Martens, Dr. Mike Copland

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