Program

NEPHROLOGY NURSE & TECHNICIAN TRACK

Water Workshop

Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Course Directors: Barbara Landreth, RN, CPHQ and Kevin Doran, NNCO
Session 321; 3.75 credit hours

Target Audience: Healthcare professionals interested in water treatment

Course Description: This course will explain the functions of each water component. It will describe strategies to effectively monitor your water system program through Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement. It will provide strategies to the nurse manager as well as the Biomed staff to have an effective Water Treatment Program.

Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify characteristics of ground water and surface water
Identify contaminants found in water
List consequences of using improperly treated water
Identify water treatment components and describe function of each component
List the methods of monitoring water treatment.
Describe the role of Clinical and Technical staff in monitoring an effective program
Review symptoms, causes and actions for water system problems
Identify strategies for an effective Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Water Treatment Program

Course Agenda
Time	Topic	Faculty
12:00pm – 12:30pm	The Role of Source Water in Determining Water Treatment Components	Kevin Doran, NNCO,WTS III
12:30pm – 2:30pm	Functions of Water Treatment Components	Kevin Doran, NNCO,WTS III
2:30pm – 2:45pm	Break
2:45pm – 3:45pm	ABC’s of Quality Improvement in monitoring Water Treatment Program	Barbara Landreth RN, CPHQ
3:45pm – 4:45pm	Role of Clinical and Technical Staff in monitoring Water Treatment Program	Barbara Landreth RN, CPHQ
4:45pm – 5:00pm	Questions and Answers/Evaluations

Required: Separate registration fee of $75. Includes boxed lunch, course syllabus, and CE credit.

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