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This seminar is for you if you find yourself...
- Frustrated from trying to figure out why your endotoxin levels are so high--even though you've just disinfected.
- Tying up tons of valuable space "over-treating" your water, but still not achieving the desired results.
- Overwhelmed by trying to write protocols on how, when, and where to monitor your water treatment system.
- Wondering if you're meeting the latest FDA, AAMI, and CMS Conditions of Coverage.
- Wanting to know more about the function of all water treatment components.
- Starting a new dialysis center but not sure what the layout should be.
- Preparing for an audit or certification test.
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Who should attend
Bio-Technicians
Great for learning more about the equipment you have responsibility for. Troubleshooting is easy when you understand the functions involved.
Nurses
Knowing more about water treatment can help reduce patient side-effects from improperly treated water.
Administrators
Be ready with all the information you need to handle audits. Great guide for training new employees. Writing protocols is easy using the backup information provided in the booklet.
Physicians/Nephrologists
You have the ultimate responsibility for the water treatment system. This is a great way to keep up with the latest requirement, design, layout, and testing procedures. Starting a new center? This seminar will ensure all your bases are covered! |
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A fresh new approach to learning
- A chance to get together with people from other dialysis centers across the United States
- Comfortable, casual open format
- Interactive discussion session
- A seminar that has everything you need
- Reference booklet with valuable information that will be used over and over again
- Free telephone consultation for one year after the seminar
- Procedures such as monitoring and disinfection - just to name a few
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| Industry-Leading Expert Presenter |
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| James W. Baker, CWSVI. A graduate of Xavier University with a bachelor's degree in science, chemistry and economics, Jim has been working in the water treatment industry for over 25 years, specializing in dialysis for the past 20. He has developed and designed ultra-pure deionization regeneration plants, reverse osmosis systems, complete closed-loop central water treatment systems, membrane cleaning and reconditioning stations, and water treatment testing laboratories. |
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He is well known as the author of several articles for Contemporary Dialysis, Nephrology News and Dialysis & Transplantation, as well as a speaker at many of the NANT, Renal Networks and ANNA meetings. He received NANT's Torchbearer award and is a past president of the International Water Quality Association, serves on the Board of Directors and Board of Governors and as Chairman of the Education, Strategic Planning and Reverse Osmosis Committees. |
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| Covered Topics Include: |
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- The importance of using ultra pure water for dialysis
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- Contaminants found in water, and the effects they have on dialysis
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- Review of the latest FDA, AAMI, and CMS Conditions of Coverage
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- Methods for treating water for dialysis
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- A detailed look at water treatment equipment
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- Drawing of a properly designed ultra pure water treatment system
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- Mistakes in many ultra pure water treatment systems
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- Water treatment monitoring and maintenance
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- Disinfection procedures - when and how
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- Water testing procedures - when and how
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- Working with a water treatment company
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| In Addition, You'll Learn: |
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- Six ways to prevent endotoxin growth
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- How to avoid membrane failure
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- The water treatment component that creates endotoxins
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- How to properly disinfect your system
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- Recirculation rates that inhibit bacteria growth
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- The step-by-step layout of a properly designed water treatment system
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| A Sneak Preview of the Seminar Agenda |
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| General water information |
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- The importance of using ultra-pure water
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- Contaminants found in water and effects of these contaminants
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| Standards |
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- What you need to know to meet FDA, AAMI, and CMS Conditions of Coverage
Water treatment
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| Water treatment |
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- Methods for water treatment
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- A closer look at each component
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- Water treatment recommendations
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- Five common mistakes in water treatment systems
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| Typical water treatment system - detail |
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- Reverse osmosis and deionization
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- Filtration, carbon and UV
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- Holding tank and spray ball
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- Loops, dead legs and other problem areas
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| Water treatment supplier requirements |
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- Proper DI regeneration/disinfection
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| Water treatment maintenance |
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- Monitoring each component
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Extremely economical – only $189.00
for all this:
Information that could save you thousands
in unnecessary time and equipment costs
6.5 contact hours through NANT, accepted by NNCC
Reference booklet of information that
will be used over and over again
One year of free telephone consultation
Great lunch
Money-back guarantee
If you are not completely satisfied,
your money will be refunded. No hassles!
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