CKD CONSULTANT

Objectives

• To support renal nurses who are involved in caring for adult patients with CKD
• To raise awareness on the importance of prevention of disease progression among patients with CKD
• To promote research and projects in management of CKD
• To increase renal nurses' knowledge about CKD via update educational tools
• To collaborate with other professionals in activities regarding new standards in CKD

EDUCATION CONSULTANT

Objectives

• To collaborate with experts within EDTNA/ERCA & consultant groups in developing educational projects.
• To contribute to the development of educational strategy in collaboration with other experts within EDTNA/ERCA.
• To develop educational processes & curriculum development and enhance standards of educational provision.
• To develop flexible and contemporary approaches to education & training for members working in kidney care to enhance quality of patient care & service delivery.
• To collaborate with industry partners in developing & implementing individualised educational programmes.
• To advise on European policy & legislation pertaining to educational developments within Europe.

HAEMODIALYSIS CONSULTANT

Objectives

• To promote exchange of clinical practices in haemodialysis treatment.
• To promote education on self-management to patients opting for home haemodialysis treatment.
• To provide knowledge and skills in ultrasonography for vascular access in dialysis by sharing education concepts of ultrasonography and how to apply it to vascular access.
• To provide guidelines for vascular access ultrasound performed by nurses.
• To collaborate in research and education projects related with haemodialysis.

NUTRITION CONSULTANT

Objectives

• To promote the importance of renal nutrition and dietetics in the management and therapeutic care of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
• To promote dietitians and nutrition advisors as key members of the multi-professional organization.
• To promote research in renal nutrition and dietetics.
• To collaborate with Education board on developing nutrition competencies standards across nursing and dietetic practices to provide the framework for improvement in clinical care.
• To develop patient-friendly educational tools and resources on nutrition for patients with CKD.

PAEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY CONSULTANT

Objectives

• To develop educational materials in paediatric dialysis techniques as training tools for nurses working in paediatric units.
• To set up a network of professionals interested in paediatric kidney care and management.
• To address issues related to paediatric renal nursing care.

PERITONEAL DIALYSIS CONSULTANT

Objectives

• To exchange data about peritoneal dialysis.
• To promote a greater understanding of peritoneal dialysis among kidney care professionals.
• To promote self-management in patients on peritoneal dialysis, a home-based treatment.
• To formulate standards for peritoneal dialysis training.
• To collaborate in research and education projects with other professionals in activities regarding self-management and pre-dialysis education.

PSYCHOLOGICAL CARE CONSULTANT

Objectives

• Psychosocial assessment and ongoing evaluation.
• Coping with CKD and the Kidney Replacement Therapy implications.
• Resource referrals: Welfare benefits and Governmental entitlements.
• Patient education and adherence improvement.
• Conflict resolution and mediation.
• End of life issues and Bereavement.
• Advocate patients with kidney disease special needs on policy level.
• Quality Standards of renal social work.

TRANSPLANT CONSULTANT

"Vacant"

QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

Objectives

• To promote the importance of quality and environmental management in kidney care.
• To bring quality insight into the Association’s activities and work on continuous improvement.
• To implement green strategies within the Association.
• To develop educational materials promoting sustainability in kidney care.
• To collaborate with other experts and stakeholders within the nephrology community and promote environmentally friendly approach.
• To coordinate the Green Excellence in Dialysis Project and introduce Green recommendations to the multidisciplinary renal team.