Medical Nutrition Therapy for In-center Hemodialysis

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This webinar was presented live on August 25, 2021.

Whether you are new to hemodialysis or getting ready to take the CSR exam, this webinar will provide an overview of Medical Nutrition Therapy for in-center hemodialysis patients. Learn about the newly updated KDOQI 2020 nutrition guidelines and gain practical advice on how to implement them immediately. Your knowledge will be pulled together with a case study at the end and feasible tips for your practice.

CPEU: 1.0
CPE Level: 2
Performance Indicators: 8.1, 8.3, 9.3

Learning Objectives

1. Review current Medical Nutrition Therapy recommendations for in-center HD patients.
2. Outline treatment strategies to achieve MNT goals.
3. Apply nutrition therapy recommendations to educate adult patients with kidney disease.

Speaker

Rachael R. Majorowicz, RDN, CSR, LD, FNKF

Rachael is a renal dietitian for Mayo Clinic Dialysis Services and an Assistant Professor of Nutrition for the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. She has nearly 20 years of experience providing patient care for in-center hemodialysis patients, creating educational materials, writing medical nutrition therapy guidelines and presenting to dietitians, medical students, dietetic interns, nurses, and Nephrology providers. She has served on the executive committee of the Renal Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition Dietetics for over 10 years and is currently leading the revision of the National Renal Diet. She is also a contributor to online medical information, peer-reviewed journals, and book chapters, including the current revision of A Clinical Guide to Nutrition Care in Kidney Disease.