CANNT 2024 Program Schedule

The Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technologists (CANNT) is thrilled to be hosting CANNT 2024 at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre (OCEC) from October 24 to 26. This year, we are pleased to announce our collaboration with the Canadian Association of Nephrology Social Workers (CANSW). CANSW will host sessions on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25. Both CANNT delegates and CANSW delegates are invited to take part in each other’s programming, and we will come together throughout the conference and social events.

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We highly recommend using the online program, as it will reflect any updates or changes in real time. However, for those who prefer a printed version, we have made a downloadable PDF available for your convenience. Please note that CANNT will not be providing printed copies onsite, in support of our efforts to minimize printing and promote green initiatives.

Wednesday, October 23

Thursday, October 24

Friday, October 25

Saturday, October 26

1800- 2000

Registration and Meet & Greet
Checking in early? Grab your badge and come network! We’ll have a cash bar and some snacks so you can connect with attendees before we kick-off the Conference!

0730-0845	Registration and Continental Breakfast \| *Atrium*
0845-0900	Opening Remarks with CANNT President and CANSW President – Welcome! \| *Room 106 ABCD*
0900-1000	Opening Keynote Speaker: Carrie Thibodeau, National Director, Programs and Public Policy, Kidney Foundation of Canada \| Room 106 ABCD Introducing the KFOC National CKD Framework: How we can work together to increase public awareness of kidney disease and influence policy Carrie Thibodeau is National Director of Programs and Public Policy with The Kidney Foundation of Canada. Her educational background is in the fields of applied health sciences and communications, and her family’s history with kidney disease inspired her to make kidney health the focus of her professional career. Carrie has had the privilege of working closely with patients, clinicians and researchers in this space for over 16 years. She is passionate about supporting people on their kidney journey with educational resources and events and advocating for equitable access to quality kidney care for all those affected by kidney disease.
1000-1015	Refreshment Break \| *Atrium*
1015-1215	Concurrent Workshops
Room 106 ABCD	W1: Practical Guidance on the use of Phosphate Binders for the Multidisciplinary Team – Sponsored by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Moderator: Dr. Alicia Moonesar, DNP, MScN, BScN, NP-PHC, University Health Network Presented by: Alison Thomas RN (EC), MN, Cneph(c), Adjunct Lecturer, Lawrence Bloomberg, Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Nurse Practitioner, Hemodialysis, St. Michael’s Hospital Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to: Compare -The differences between phosphate binders Determine -The most appropriate phosphate binder based on individual patient characteristics and preferences Plan -To switch between phosphate binders in a safe and seamless manner
Room 118 A	W2: ELEVATE your Career with CNA Certification in Nephrology Nursing Facilitated by: Deidra Goodacre, RN, BSN, CNeph(C), Program Lead, Hemodialysis, UHNBC, Northern Health Presented by: Misty Fortier, RN, MN, Director, Credentialing Centre & Nursing Policy, Canadian Nurses Association Janett Black, BScN, MHS, CNeph(C), GNC, Founder & CEO, Elevate Nursing Academy Have you thought about pursuing CNA certification but aren’t sure where to start? In this session, Misty from the Canadian Nurses Association will explore the benefits of certification and Janett from Elevate Nursing Academy will provide a comprehensive overview of a course designed to help you succeed.
Room 118 B	W3: Navigating the Challenges of Publication from Idea to Manuscript Submission Moderator: Billie Hilborn, RN, CNeph(C), BScN, MHSc (Bioethics), PhD, York University Presented by: Jovina Bachynski, MN-NP(Adult), CNeph(C), Nurse Practitioner – Division of Nephrology, University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital Rosa M. Marticorena, CNS, CNeph(C), DCE, PhD, Institute of Medical Science UofT, Clinical Research Manager William Osler Health System, Brampton, Senior Research Associate Unity Health, Toronto. As the CANNT Journal co-editors, Jovina Bachynski and Rosa Marticorena have mentored both novice and seasoned writers of topics related to the continuum of kidney care. In this workshop, you will learn more about the process of publication, from stoking your spirit of inquiry to the shaping of your ideas of interest, through to writing and submitting your manuscript, and finally to having your work published. Bring your ideas or unfinished manuscripts to the workshop for a one-on-one coaching session with the co-editors. Challenge yourself to write about issues of interest in your practice including, but not limited to, original research, quality improvement reports, or narratives about the nephrology nursing or technological experience. This is the place to be if you wish to harness your writing talents.
Room 209	10:15-10:45 Support for you and your CKD patients – Sponsored by Baxter Presented by Carrie Luizzo, RN 10:45-12:15 Launching CANSW Community of Practice Groups ”A Gathering of Like-Minded people coming together to create strategies for advocacy on a National Level”: Transportation, Resilience in Practice – Complementary Therapies and Mental Health (grief, anxiety, depression) Facilitators: Kristina Alvarez-Sagala, RSW; Sadia Baig, RSW; Brigitte Boudreau, RSW; Meghan Gorosh, RSW; Tricia Hutton, RSW; Nadia Lauzon, RSW; Jody Max, RSW; Jose Medeiros, RSW; Elisa Tomasi, RSW; Tyler Murphy, RSW
1215-1300	Lunch \| *Room 106 ABCD*
1300-1400	Plenary: Panel on MAiD \| Room 106 ABCD Moderator: Sarah Reid, RN, BScN, Quality Experience Leader for Kidney Care, Cancer Care & Genetics Programs and Environmental Services, Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Panelists: Dr. Danielle Moorman, MB BCh BAO, MSc, FRCPC, Clinical Fellow – Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease, The Ottawa Hospital, The Ottawa Hospital Ali Ladak, MHSc, Regional Ethicist, The Champlain Centre for Health Care Ethics Jacqueline Crandall, RN(EC), PhD, CNeph(C), London Health Sciences Centre Christine Bruno, MSW, RSW, Social Worker, The Ottawa Hospital
1400-1445	Concurrent Sessions 1A-1E
Room 210	1A: How CSA Standards can Support Renal Providers Moderator: Shripal Parikh, AScT, CTech, cdt, Biomedical Engineering Technologist, Renal Technologist, Alberta Health Services Presented by: Jason Maahs, Baxter
Room 106 ABCD	1B: Prioritizing the Education and Training Needs of Hemodialysis Nurses’: A Mixed Method Study Moderator: Billie Hilborn, RN, CNeph(C), BScN, MHSc (Bioethics), PhD, York University Presented by: Jacqueline Crandall, RN(EC), PhD, CNeph(C), London Health Sciences Centre Jose Nino Villamater, RN, BscN, MN, Clinical Educator, London Health Sciences Centre
Room 118 A	1C: Overview of Infectious Diseases in Kidney Transplantation Moderator: Amanda Ross, RN, The Ottawa Hospital Presented by: Dr. C Arianne Buchan, MD MSc FRCPC, Medical Director of Transplant Infectious Diseases, The Ottawa Hospital, Assistant Professor and the Program Director for Adult Infectious Diseases Training Program, University of Ottawa
Room 118 B	1D: Becoming A Change Maker: A Roadmap to Access New Therapies for Kidney Patients – Sponsored by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Moderator: Dr. Alicia Moonesar, DNP, MScN, BScN, NP-PHC, University Health Network Presented by: Ethan Holtzer, MHSc, CHE, Director, Dialysis Management Clinics (DMC)
Room 209	1E: (continued) Launching CANSW Community of Practice Groups ”A Gathering of Like-Minded people coming together to create strategies for advocacy on a National Level”: Transplant, Substance Use and Homelessness/Housing Facilitators: Kristina Alvarez-Sagala, RSW; Sadia Baig, RSW; Brigitte Boudreau, RSW; Meghan Gorosh, RSW; Tricia Hutton, RSW; Nadia Lauzon, RSW; Jody Max, RSW; Jose Medeiros, RSW; Elisa Tomasi, RSW; Tyler Murphy, RSW
1445-1500	Refreshment Break
1500-1545	Concurrent Sessions 2A-E
Room 118 B	2A: Hemodialysis Non-Adherence as Patient Decision Making Moderator: Jovina Bachynski, MN-NP(Adult), CNeph(C), Nurse Practitioner – Division of Nephrology, University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital Presented by: Billie Hilborn, RN, CNeph(C), BScN, MHSc (Bioethics), PhD, York University
Room 106 ABCD	2C: Breaking Down the Barriers of Home Hemo – Sodium Thiosulphate Moderator: Melinda Daamen Presented by: Andrea Karger, RN, Home Hemodialysis, Grand River Hospital
Room 118 A	2D: Unsuspected Cause of Arteriovenous Graft Failure – Understanding AVG Delamination: Risks, Causes, and Management – Sponsored by Fujifilm Sonosite Canada Inc. Moderator: Andrea McTavish, Provincial Renal Clinic Lead, Island Health Presented by: Keiji Hayashi, RN, BSN, CNeph(C) Unity Health
Room 209	2E: Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Nephrology Social Work: Perspectives of Social Workers Presented by: Andrew Mantulak, MSW PhD, RSW
1545-1600	Transition Break
1600-1645	Concurrent Sessions 3A-E
Room 118 A	3A: Vitamin B12 in CKD, Is it a Safe Thought Moderator: Sarah Reid, RN, BScN, Quality Experience Leader for Kidney Care, Cancer Care & Genetics Programs and Environmental Services, Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Presented by: Majeedah Belding, MSc, RD, CDE Dialysis, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Room 106 ABCD	3B: A New Model to Support Home dialysis Patients with Assisted Peritoneal Dialysis Moderator: Shyalini Jeevakaran Presented by: Theresa Krepelka, RN, MN, CNeph(C), Nephrology, The Ottawa Hospital Brendan McCormick, MD, FRCPC, Division of Nephrology, The Ottawa Hospital; University of Ottawa
Room 210	3C: Remote Patient Monitoring and Analytics for Enhanced Peritoneal Dialysis Patient Management – Sponsored by Baxter Moderator: Shripal Parikh, AScT, CTech, cdt, Biomedical Engineering Technologist, Renal Technologist, Alberta Health Services Presented by: Roxanne Krystia RN, BScN, C Neph(C), Marketing Manager for Clinical Operations and Services, Baxter Corporation
Room 118 B	3D: Bridging Distances and Building Connections: Enhancing Access to Transplant Through Key Initiatives at The Ottawa Hospital Regional Renal Program Moderator: Amanda Ross, RN, The Ottawa Hospital Presented by: Jessica McDougall RN, BScN, MN, Clinical Manager, Nephrology, Multi Care Kidney, Hypertension Clinics, Renal Transplant Program and Non-Malignant Medical Day Care Units, The Ottawa Hospital
Room 209	3E: Introducing the long-awaited CANSW curriculum Presented by: Tricia Hutton, BSW, RSW
1645-1900	Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall \| *Room 118 CDE*
1900	Free Night! CANNT will arrange shuttles for delegates to go downtown to the Byward Market for the evening. Learn more here!

0630-0730	Morning Yoga with Shripal \| *Room 304*
0730-0830	Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall \| *Room 118 CDE*
0830-0900	Sponsor Recognition & Awards \| *Room 106 ABCD*
0900-1000	Plenary: PAL SAIL – Palliative Support in Advanced Illness: Introducing Early Out-patient Palliative Care to Patients with End Stage Renal Disease \| Room 106 ABCD Presented by Dr Grace Warmels Dr. Grace Warmels is a Palliative Care physician and researcher at The Ottawa Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario. She studied foods and nutrition at Western University, before completing her undergraduate medical degree, family medicine residency and palliative care training at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Warmels co-founded and co-leads the Pal-SAIL clinic (Palliative Support in Advanced ILness) which provides early outpatient palliative care to patients with non-malignant illnesses, including end-stage renal disease. Her research interests include non-malignant palliative care, bereavement and medical education. Dr. Warmels is an associate professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. She also serves as the director for the palliative care residency program in Ottawa.
1000-1030	Refreshment Break & Poster Q&A in Exhibit Hall \| *Room 118 CDE*
1030-1130	Plenary Panel: Cultural Perspectives on Palliative Care: An Inter-disciplinary Panel \| *Room 106 ABCD* Moderated by Dr Grace Warmels Panelists: Jeff Moat, Pallium Canada Dr. Ruby Chang, physician, PAL-SAIL Meghan Gorosh, Nephrology SW and death doula
1130-1230	Lunch in the Exhibit Hall \| *Room 118 CDE*
1230-1330	Concurrent Specialty Networking
Room 209	Vascular Access – facilitated by Rosa Marticorena \| Home Therapies (HH-PD) – facilitated by Deidra
Room 118 A	Hemodialysis \| Pre-dialysis – facilitated by Jovina Bachynski
Room 118 B	Transplant – facilitated by Rachael Blair \| Technologists – facilitated by Shripal Parikh
Room 210	Clinical Education – facilitated by Andrea McTavish
Room 106 ABCD	Integrating Palliative Care into a Regional Renal Program Presented by Michelle Dinardo, MSW, BSW, RSW; Alisha Leventis, RN, BScN, MN, CHPCN (c)
1330-1400	Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall \| \| Room 118 CDE
1400-1445	Concurrent Sessions 4A-E
Room 106 ABCD	4B: Guiding Best Practice: Advancing Routine Use of Point of Care Ultrasound in Hemodialysis Moderator: Rosa M. Marticorena, CNS, CNeph(C), DCE, PhD, Institute of Medical Science UofT, Clinical Research Manager William Osler Health System, Brampton, Senior Research Associate Unity Health, Toronto Presented by: Christine Morton, Nipro Canada
Room 118 B	4C: Using High-fidelity Simulation to Teach Management of Intradialytic Emergencies Moderator: Melinda Daamen Presented by: Shauna Grant, MN RN CCSNE, Interprofessional Practice and Learning, Nova Scotia Health
Room 118 A	4D: Transplanting Hope: Tackling the Toughest Cases! – Sponsored by Canadian Blood Services Moderator: Rachael Blair, RN, BScN, MEd, CNeph(C), Recipient Transplant Coordinator, Nova Scotia Health Presented by: Natacha Kenfelja, Program Manager, Canadian Blood Services Darlene Jagusic, Program Manager, Canadian Blood Services
Room 209	4E: It’s More Than About the Numbers: MAiD Journey: Lessons Learned Presented by: Tyler Murphy, RSW; Jose Medeiros, RSW
1445-1500	Transition Break
1500-1600	Plenary: Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care in Room 106 ABCD Moderator: Theresa Krepelka RN, MN, CNeph(C), Nurse Educator, The Ottawa Hospital Panelists: Dr. Gabrielle Weiler, BSc, MD, FRCP(C), Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Pediatric Nephrologist, CHEO Isabelle Guindon, RD, Registered Dietitian Divisions of Nephrology and Adolescent Health, CHEO Taylor Galloway, RSW, Registered Social Worker, Ambulatory Care – Nephrology and Metabolics, CHEO Casey Watts, RN, BsCN, CNCCP(C), Nurse Case Manager, Transplant Coordinator, CHEO Madonna Eshia RN, BScN, Nurse Case Manager, Division of Nephrology, CHEO
1600-1615	Transition Break
1615-1700	Concurrent Sessions 5A-E
Room 210	5A: Socks off! Implementing Best Practices for Foot Assessment of in-center Dialysis Patients Moderator: Theresa Krepelka, RN, MN, CNeph(C), Nephrology, The Ottawa Hospital Presented by: Vanessa Godfrey, MScN, BScN, CNeph(c), RN, Renal Program, William Osler Health System Aakash Shah, RPN, William Osler Health System

Room 118 A	5C: Nurses’ Influence and Data Mine to Excavate Gold: A Living Donor Transplant QI Initiative Moderator: Shyalini Jeevakaran Presented by: Meghan Seaton, RN, BScN, Regional Renal Program, London Health Sciences Centre
Room 118 B	5D: Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling—Having that Conversation: Exploring the Experiences of Nephrology Nurses’ Practice in Kidney Supportive Care in Canada Moderator: Billie Hilborn, RN, CNeph(C), BScN, MHSc (Bioethics), PhD, York University Presented by: Jovina Bachynski, MN-NP(Adult), CNeph(C), Nurse Practitioner – Division of Nephrology, University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital
Room 209	5E: Practicing Goals of Care conversations: Language to Use, Process vs Outcome, Sharing Tools and Resources Presented by: Meghan Gorosh, RSW; Jose Medeiros, RSW
1700-1830	Free time before the Banquet! Refresh and Relax
1830-2300	Banquet Get ready to DANCE! We are excited to announce we will be joined by The Chesterfields! The Chesterfields are seasoned masters at making large groups of people dance their socks off – the song list spans six decades of smash hits, so there will be a little something for everyone! Banquet includes a full dinner, and one drink ticket. Cash bar to follow.

0630-0730	Morning Yoga with Shripal \| *Room 304*
0730-0800	Hot Breakfast \| *Room 106 ABCD*
0800-0830	CANNT Town Hall \| *Room 106 ABCD* CANNT Member Town Hall Opportunity for members to share feedback on their own experiences in nephrology nursing and technological practice. CANNT is committed to listening and discussing ways on how the association can advocate for our membership.
0830-0900	CANNT Annual General Meeting \| *Room 106 ABCD*
0900-1000	Transplant Ambassadors (TAP) Share Their Stories \| *Room 106 ABCD* The Transplant Ambassador Program (TAP) was developed by a group of dedicated volunteers and became part of one of the 18 multidisciplinary research projects which would make up Can-SOLVE CKD, a national kidney research network of kidney researchers and patients. Transplant Ambassadors are kidney transplant recipients or living kidney donors who welcome the opportunity to share their personal experiences to help guide patients and donors through their kidney journey. This panel will include recipients and donors who will walk through their own personal experiences and answer questions relating to their transplant journey. Moderator: Fiona Gilfillan Panelists Michael Jeffrey Paula Fraser Stefan Hogg Stéphane Goyer
1000-1015	Refreshment Break \| *Room 106 ABCD*
1015-1100	Concurrent Sessions 6A-E

Room 106 ABCD	6B: Implications and efficacy of Alteplase in managing malfunctioning catheters in Hemodialysis Moderator: Theresa Krepelka, RN, MN, CNeph(C), Nephrology, The Ottawa Hospital Presented by: Emma Karimi, Nephrology Nurse Educator, The Ottawa Hospital
Room 210	6C: Mitigating Medication Errors Post-Transplant \| Sponsored by Paladin Pharma Moderator: Rachael Blair, RN, BScN, MEd, CNeph(C), Recipient Transplant Coordinator, Nova Scotia Health Presented by: Cathy Burger, Clinical Pharmacist-Renal Transplant, Residency Coordinator, St. Joseph’s Healthcare
Room 212	6D: Plastic Cannulae and the New Dialysis Access Moderator: Shyalini Jeevakaran Presented by: Catherine Conlin, RN, Halton Healthcare Services Jessica Tuazon, RN, Vascular Access Coordinator, Halton Healthcare Services
1100-1115	Transition Break
1115-1200	Concurrent Sessions 7B-D
Room 106 ABCD	7A: Understanding Kidney Transplants: A Nursing Perspective Moderator: Amanda Ross, RN, The Ottawa Hospital Presented by: Dr. Rinu Powell, MD, FRCPC, DRCPSC, Associate Professor, at The Ottawa Hospital
Room 210	7B: Diabetes Management for Inpatients that are in End Stage Renal Disease Moderator: Sarah Reid, RN, BScN, Quality Experience Leader for Kidney Care, Cancer Care & Genetics Programs and Environmental Services, Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Presented by: Sean Hastings, RN, CDE, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton Allison Roberts, RN, CDE, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Room 212	7C: Nursing Knowledge in Hemodialysis and Depression Care: An Integrative Review Moderator: Billie Hilborn, RN, CNeph(C), BScN, MHSc (Bioethics), PhD, York University Presented by: Primrose Mharapara, MScN, NP-PHC, CNephc, PhD(C), University of Alberta
1200-1245	Lunch \| Room ABCD
1245-1430	Closing Keynote Robert Hawke is a comedian, author and speaker. Rob honed his storytelling and comedic skills with The Second City Comedy Troupe. He has shared in a Canadian Comedy Award and Gemini Award Nomination for Best Writing in a Comedy Series. Robert created the keynote presentation The Excellence Principal: Unleashing Your Potential Through The Power of Feeling Good that gives audiences immediately usable tips and tools to build resilience in these ridiculous times. Rob wrote the books *Kicking Cancer’s Ass: A Lighthearted Guide To The Fight Of Your Life* and *Doing Happiness: Uncovering The Hidden Benefits Of Feeling Good*.