Medical Education Institute

11/28/2025

How many of us keep a running list in our heads of everything that isn’t going our way right now? Thanksgiving is a day set aside for gratitude. But what if that simply means being thankful to wake up and see another morning?

In this powerful blog, Dr. Daryl O. Crenshaw shares how one patient’s words, “I’m just so thankful for every morning I get to see another day,” caused him to reflect on “inconveniences.” He realized they are not what really matters. His reflection on his dialysis patients’ resilience is a beautiful reminder that perspective changes everything.

Take 3 minutes to read this blog. It just might change your perspective, too. Thanksgiving blessings to all from the Medical Education Institute! https://homedialysis.org/news-and-research/blog/672-the-value-of-gratitude

11/27/2025

11/25/2025

If you read ONE blog today, make it this one! A home dialysis patient’s son created Dial-Assist, a hands-free app combining voice-guided prompts with personalized photos to guide patients flawlessly through all SEVENTY+ sterile steps of home dialysis.

Checklists have revolutionized safety in medicine, aviation, and nuclear fields, cutting errors nearly in half. Why not use this proven approach to boost independence and confidence by making home dialysis simpler, safer, and deeply personal? Discover the inspiring story behind this game-changing app and why it has the potential to transform home dialysis care!
https://homedialysis.org/news-and-research/blog/670-a-voice-guided-path-to-safer-dialysis

11/12/2025

Home hemodialysis offers so many benefits, including the flexibility to travel! Register now for tomorrow’s interactive webinar to learn from current home dialysis patients (and a care partner) about their own travel experiences, discover tips and tricks to make travel as smooth as possible, and ask questions in the live chat! Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or provider, this webinar is for you!

Register by clicking here (and please repost!): https://us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_7YfC1L9pR5mM0L3iU1_HyA

10/24/2025

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10/23/2025

Looking for a great read for International Infection Prevention Week?

Check out this week’s blog by Keith Edwards, RN, BSN, on Home Dialysis Central:

https://homedialysis.org/news-and-research/blog/667-beyond-the-basics-advanced-dialysis-equipment-needs-smart-care

Attention to detail is what keeps patients safe, especially when it comes to disinfecting and maintaining dialysis equipment as technology advances!

10/21/2025

Our recent webinar, “Navigating Infection Prevention for Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Environments," was a great success! Our SMEs, Michelle Gilliland, MSN, RN, CNN, BSBA, FANNA, and Clarica Douglas-Ajayi, CHT, did a fantastic job sharing their expertise with our listeners!

In case you would like to see it again (or if you missed it on October 14th), you can view the full recording from this link:
https://youtu.be/5VyTyihthVI

Feel free to share the webinar link with colleagues or friends who might also benefit from the information and insights presented during the session!

Engaging webinar on infection prevention in PD with our featured speakers: Michelle Gilliland, MSN, RN, CNN, BSBA, FANNA (ANNA National President-Elect) and ...

10/14/2025

Join our webinar TONIGHT to learn everything you ever wanted to know about "Navigating Infection Prevention for Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Environments!"

Our SMEs, Michelle Gilliland, MSN, RN, CNN, BSBA, FANNA - ANNA National President-Elect, and Clarica Douglas-Ajayi, CHT - NANT President 2025-2026, are looking forward to sharing their knowledge and answering your questions in the live chat!

How to get ready:
1. Take a brief pre-event survey about key topics for the webinar: bit.ly/3W8GW5n
2. Register now by clicking this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LqVIv44mTqqLyxAF95Yd8A

10/13/2025

What are you doing tomorrow night? We have an informative and entertaining webinar planned for you - "Navigating Infection Prevention for Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Environments" - so make sure you register using the link below!

You can ask questions in the live chat and get immediate answers from our SMEs! Honestly, you don't want to miss this opportunity!

How to get ready:
1. Take a brief pre-event survey about key topics for the webinar: bit.ly/3W8GW5n
2. Register now by clicking this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LqVIv44mTqqLyxAF95Yd8A

10/10/2025

We're getting close! Only 4 more days until our "Navigating Infection Prevention for Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Environments" webinar!

How to get ready:
1. Take a brief pre-event survey about key topics for the webinar: http://bit.ly/3W8GW5n
2. Register now by clicking this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LqVIv44mTqqLyxAF95Yd8A

10/07/2025

Have you marked your calendars yet? "Navigating Infection Prevention for Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Environments" is happening one week from today! We're excited to welcome our featured speakers, Michelle Gilliland, MSN, RN, CNN, BSBA, FANNA, and Clarica Douglas-Ajayi, CHT, as they share expert insights on infection prevention in the PD environment.

How to get ready:
1. Take a brief pre-event survey about key topics for the webinar: bit.ly/3W8GW5n
2. Register now by clicking this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LqVIv44mTqqLyxAF95Yd8A

10/06/2025

Join MEI on October 14th at 6 PM EST for an engaging webinar on practical infection prevention in PD! Through expert insights and practical takeaways, you can learn how to create safer, more effective PD environments.

How to get ready:
1. Take a short pre-event survey about key topics that will be discussed during the webinar: bit.ly/3W8GW5n
2. Register for the webinar by clicking this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LqVIv44mTqqLyxAF95Yd8A