Ameriwater Seminars

Water Treatment &
Monitoring for Dialysis

A Vital Seminar for Dialysis Technicians, Nurses, Administrators and Physicians

This seminar is for you
if you find yourself...

Frustrated from trying to figure out why your endotoxin levels are so high--even though you've just disinfected.
Tying up tons of valuable space "over-treating" your water, but still not achieving the desired results.
Overwhelmed by trying to write protocols on how, when, and where to monitor your water treatment system.
Wondering if you're meeting FDA/AAMI standards.
Wanting to know more about the function of all water treatment components.
Starting a new dialysis center but not sure what the layout should be.
Preparing for an audit or certification test.

Who should attend

Great for learning more about the equipment you have responsibility for. Troubleshooting is easy when you understand the functions involved. NANT contact hours help you keep up to date.
Nurses: Knowing more about water treatment can help reduce patient side-effects from improperly treated water. Keep your certification up to date -- contact hours are applicable to ANNA.
Administrators: Be ready with all the information you need to handle audits. Great guide for training new employees. Writing protocols is easy using the backup information provided in the booklet.
Physicians/Nephrologists: You have the ultimate responsibility for the water treatment system. This is a great way to keep up with the latest requirement, design, layout, and testing procedures. Starting a new center? This seminar will ensure all your bases are covered!

A fresh new approach to learning

A chance to get together with people from other dialysis centers across the United States
Comfortable, casual open format
Interactive discussion session

A seminar that has everything you need

Reference booklet with valuable information that will be used over and over again
Free telephone consultation for one year after the seminar
Procedures such as monitoring and disinfection - just to name a few

Industry-leading expert presenter

	James W. Baker, CWSVI. A graduate of Xavier University with a bachelor's degree in science, chemistry and economics, Jim has been working in the water treatment industry for over 25 years, specializing in dialysis for the past 20. He has developed and designed ultra-pure deionization regeneration plants, reverse osmosis systems, complete closed-loop central water treatment systems, membrane cleaning and reconditioning stations, and water treatment testing laboratories. He is well known as the author of several articles for Contemporary Dialysis, Nephrology News and Dialysis & Transplantation, as well as a speaker at many of the NANT, Renal Networks and ANNA meetings. He received NANT's Torchbearer award and is a past president of the International Water Quality Association, serves on the Board of Directors and Board of Governors and as Chairman of the Education, Strategic Planning and Reverse Osmosis Committees.

Covered topics include:

The importance of using ultra pure water for dialysis
Contaminants found in water, and the effects they have on dialysis
Review of the latest FDA and AAMI standards
Methods for treating water for dialysis
A detailed look at water treatment equipment
Drawing of a properly designed ultra pure water treatment system
Mistakes in many ultra pure water treatment systems
Water treatment monitoring and maintenance
Disinfection procedures - when and how
Water testing procedures - when and how
Working with a water treatment company

In addition, you'll learn:

Six ways to prevent endotoxin growth
How to avoid membrane failure
The water treatment component that creates endotoxins
How to properly disinfect your system
Recirculation rates that inhibit bacteria growth
The step-by-step layout of a properly designed water treatment system

A sneak preview of the seminar agenda

General water information: The importance of using ultra-pure water; The water spot story; Contaminants found in water and effects of these contaminants
Standards: What you need to know to meet FDA and AAMI standards
Water treatment: Methods for water treatment; A closer look at each component; Water treatment recommendations; Five common mistakes in water treatment systems
Typical water treatment system - detail: Reverse osmosis and deionization; Filtration, carbon and UV; Holding tank and spray ball; Post-filtration; Recirculation rates; Loops, dead legs and other problem areas
Water treatment supplier requirements: FDA certification; Proper DI regeneration/disinfection; New GMP/QS standards
Water treatment maintenance: Monitoring each component; Disinfection; AAMI and LAL testing; Proper testing methods

Seminar Schedule

The following is a partial list of our Dialysis Seminars. Seminars run from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. and include lunch. To register or request a seminar in your location, call 1-800-535-5585 or send us an e-mail by clicking below.

February 12, 2008 — Houston, TX
Marriott Hotels Resorts And Suites, Houston Marriott Medical Center
6580 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-796-0080
March 6, 2008 — Fort Lauderdale, FL
Courtyard By Marriott, Fort Lauderdale North
2440 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone: 954-772-7770 or 800-228-9290
April 3, 2008 — Charlotte, NC
Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotels
2800 Coliseum Centre Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217
Phone: 704-926-1460
May 14, 2008 — Chicago, IL
The Hyatt Lodge
2815 Jorie Boulevard, Oakbrook, IL 60521
Phone: 630-472-5662
June 19, 2008 — St. Louis, MO
Holiday Inn – Butler Hill
4234 Butler Hill Road, St. Louis, MO 63129
Phone: 314-894-0700
July 10, 2008 — Burbank, CA
Marriott Burbank Airport & Convention Center
2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: 818-843-6000
August 7, 2008 — Kansas City, KS
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites – Convention Center
10920 Nall Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone: 913-312-0900
September 16, 2008 — Columbus, OH
Hilton Garden Inn – Columbus / Polaris
8535 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH 43240
Phone: 614-846-8884
October 9, 2008 — New York, NY
Westchester Marriott Hotel
670 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591
Phone: 914-631-2200

October 29, 2008 — Lansing, MI
Radisson Hotel Lansing
111 North Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: 517-482-0188

November 19, 2008 — San Juan, Puerto Rico
Caribe Hilton San Juan
Los Rosales Street, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901
Phone: +1-787-721-0303

Extremely economical, only $189.00 for all this:

Information that could save you thousands of dollars in unnecessary time and equipment costs
6.5 contact hours through NANT/ANNA
Reference booklet of information that will be used over and over again
One year of free telephone consultation
Great lunch

Money-back guarantee

If you are not completely satisfied, your money will be refunded. No hassles!

Questions - call 1-800-535-5585
or send us an e-mail

1303 Stanley Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45404
Phone: 937-461-8833
Phone: 800-535-5585
Fax: 937-461-1988

e-mail: watertech@ameriwater.com