Social Workers

Compassion Fatigue: How to Deal with Stress and Burnout

In last month’s article we talked about the challenges of working in a dialysis clinic. You are faced with a fast-paced environment with many associated complexities such as working with patients who are depressed, agitated, and trying to cope with a difficult chronic ...More
November 24, 2010
Posted in Articles, Practice Management
State Funding Reductions Hurt Missouri Kidney Program

The Missouri Kidney Program is a $3.8 million state-funded education and support program that is in trouble due to state budget cuts, trouble that could lead to increased medical costs down the line, according to an article in the Kansas City Star newspaper. ...More
April 12, 2010
Posted in News, Business, Practice Management
NKF Council of Nephrology Social Workers’ Elections, Awards

NEW YORK—On Feb. 2, the National Kidney Foundation’s Council of Nephrology Social Workers (CNSW) announced the results of the 2010 executive committee elections, as well as the recipients of numerous awards. ...More
February 2, 2010
Posted in News, Business, Government & Regulation, Practice Management