Deepa Kariyawasam

📣Only 4 days left until the WEBINAR!👀 4 NOVEMBER 2026 (Wednesday) at ⏰​ 16:00-17:15 CET. Title: "Role of Social Workers in Dialysis Care" 🤝 🎤 Speaker: Marta Olim - Head of Social Work (Diaverum, Portugal), EDTNA/ERCA Social Work Consultant. ​🎧 Modertor: Carlos Goncalves - Nurse Chief (Diaverum, Portugal), EDTNA/ERCA Brand Ambassador for Portugal. 🔗 Register here: zoom.us/webinar/register/681… 💡 Main Webinar's Learning Objectives: ‣ Understand the role of social workers in dialysis care, particularly in identifying and addressing the psychosocial, socioeconomic, family, and practical challenges associated with chronic kidney disease and dialysis treatment. ‣ Recognize the importance of psychosocial assessment, early identification of social risks, and prioritization of needs, considering their impact on treatment adherence, quality of life, and access to healthcare. ‣ Explore the contribution of social workers within the multidisciplinary renal team, through the development of social projects and tailored responses to identified needs, the mobilization and optimization of available resources, and an open and collaborative approach with community partners, promoting person-centred care and continuity of care.

📢 Only 2 days left! 😃 Our second webinar about transplantation is just around the corner! 🎉 Don't miss the opportunity to join us on 29 October! 🔗 Register here: zoom.us/webinar/register/901…

Meet Our Volunteers 💚 Featuring: Eglė Motuzė, Brand Ambassador Lithuania 🆕 📍Kaunas, Lithuania 💬 “What is one idea or experience from your own practice that you would love to share with renal care colleagues across Europe?” 🎤 Eglė: “Becoming an EDTNA/ERCA Brand Ambassador is both an honour and an exciting new chapter in my professional journey. Working in haemodialysis nursing has taught me that excellent renal care goes beyond clinical knowledge and technical skills. It is also about communication, trust, empathy and the relationships we build with our patients. I am passionate about professional development, education and sharing knowledge with colleagues. I believe we grow when we learn from one another, exchange experiences and remain open to new ideas. As an EDTNA/ERCA Brand Ambassador, I look forward to connecting Lithuanian renal care professionals with the international community, sharing experiences across borders and bringing new knowledge and ideas back to Lithuania. For me, this is an opportunity to represent our renal care community, encourage colleagues to get involved and help us learn and grow together.” #EDTNAERCA #MeetOurVolunteers #RenalNursing #NursingExcellence #KidneyCare #Teamwork

📣 Second WEBINAR ABOUT TRANSPLANTATION coming up 👀 🗓 29 October 2026 (Thursday) at ⏰ 17:00-18:15 CET. "KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION History, Management and Future" 🌟 🎤 Speaker: Naceur Chouayet ​– Vascular Access Technologist, EDTNA/ERCA Transplant Consultant. 🎧 Modertor: ​Hind Al Amri –​ Paediatric Transplant Coordinator. 🔗 Register here: zoom.us/webinar/register/901… 💡 Webinar's learning objectives: ‣ Identify the major phases of the kidney transplant recipient timeline, from evaluation through long-term follow-up. ‣ Describe the mechanism of action, therapeutic monitoring, and key side effects of maintenance immunosuppressive agents. ‣ Recognize early nursing red flags for surgical complications, infection, and graft rejection.

Meet Our Volunteers 💚 Featuring: Varje Mantsik, Brand Ambassador Estonia 🆕 📍 Tallinn, Estonia 💬 “How would you like to connect Estonian renal nurses with the wider European nephrology community?” 🎤 Varje: “Working in nephrology for more than 25 years has shown me how important professional development, knowledge sharing and collaboration are in providing high-quality kidney care. Estonia is a small country and our nephrology nursing community is relatively small, which makes international professional connections especially valuable. As the EDTNA/ERCA Brand Ambassador for Estonia, I would like to build a stronger bridge between Estonian renal nurses and the wider European nephrology community. I hope to bring international knowledge, educational opportunities and professional connections closer to my colleagues in Estonia, while also sharing our own experience and good practices. For me, this role is about learning from each other, strengthening our profession and ultimately improving the quality of care for people living with kidney disease.” #EDTNAERCA #MeetOurVolunteers #RenalNursing #NursingExcellence #KidneyCare #Teamwork

Meet Our Volunteers 💚 Featuring: Ursula Schneider, Brand Ambassador Germany 🆕 📍 Würzburg, Germany 💬 “What has impressed or inspired you most since becoming a member of EDTNA/ERCA?” 🎤 Ursula: “The experience that has impressed me most since joining EDTNA/ERCA was the opportunity to attend the conference in Porto and give a presentation there. It was deeply inspiring to meet so many motivated, knowledgeable and dedicated colleagues from different countries. This experience strengthened my wish to become more actively involved in international exchange and collaboration. As Brand Ambassador Germany, I hope to encourage networking, share knowledge and help make EDTNA/ERCA better known among nephrology professionals in Germany. I am very much looking forward to working together with the EDTNA/ERCA team, learning from one another and contributing to an open and inspiring exchange among colleagues.” #EDTNAERCA #MeetOurVolunteers #RenalNursing #NursingExcellence #KidneyCare #Teamwork

📢 Prepare in advance - mark your calendar 📆 for WEBINAR on 4 NOVEMBER 2026 (Wednesday) at ⏰​ 16:00-17:15 CET. Title: "Role of Social Workers in Dialysis Care" 🤝 🎤 Speaker: Marta Olim - Head of Social Work (Diaverum, Portugal), EDTNA/ERCA Social Work Consultant. ​🎧 Modertor: Carlos Goncalves - Nurse Chief (Diaverum, Portugal), EDTNA/ERCA Brand Ambassador for Portugal. 🔗 Register here: zoom.us/webinar/register/681… 💡 Main Webinar's Learning Objectives: ‣ Understand the role of social workers in dialysis care, particularly in identifying and addressing the psychosocial, socioeconomic, family, and practical challenges associated with chronic kidney disease and dialysis treatment. ‣ Recognize the importance of psychosocial assessment, early identification of social risks, and prioritization of needs, considering their impact on treatment adherence, quality of life, and access to healthcare. ‣ Explore the contribution of social workers within the multidisciplinary renal team, through the development of social projects and tailored responses to identified needs, the mobilization and optimization of available resources, and an open and collaborative approach with community partners, promoting person-centred care and continuity of care.

Meet Our Volunteers 💚 Featuring: Danijel Pripeljaš, Brand Ambassador Croatia 📍Zagreb, Croatia 💬 “Why is EDTNA/ERCA ambassadorship important in a small nephrology community such as Croatia?” 🎤 Danijel: "In a small nephrology community like Croatia, every initiative and every engaged professional can make a meaningful difference. As an EDTNA/ERCA Brand Ambassador, I would like to connect Croatian nephrology nurses and allied healthcare professionals with the European nephrology community, encourage lifelong learning, share best practices, and inspire colleagues to actively participate in international education and collaboration. I believe this role can strengthen our professional community and, most importantly, improve the quality of care we provide to patients with kidney disease." #EDTNAERCA #MeetOurVolunteers #RenalNursing #NursingExcellence #KidneyCare #Teamwork

Meet Our Volunteers 💚 Featuring: Karen Pugh-Clarke, Brand Ambassador UK 📍Staffordshire, UK 💬 “What do I value most about being a Brand Ambassador for the EDTNA?” 🎤 Karen: “I value the opportunity to connect, learn and share with renal nurses across Europe, while contributing to a community that is passionate about improving kidney care. I particularly value the friendships, inspiration and exchange of ideas that come from being part of an international renal nursing community, and the opportunity to bring these experiences back to support and inspire colleagues in the UK.” #EDTNAERCA #MeetOurVolunteers #RenalNursing #NursingExcellence #KidneyCare #Teamwork

Meet Our Volunteers 💚 Featuring: Carlos Gonçalves, Brand Ambassador Portugal 📍Lisbon, Portugal 💬 “How important do you consider the role of EDTNA/ERCA in a country such as Portugal?” 🎤 Carlos: "In Portugal, we are living in an era where research and excellence in clinical practice go hand in hand. Therefore, it is essential to create opportunities for the exchange of knowledge and expertise across different healthcare settings and professional realities. This invaluable source of learning helps strengthen the quality of clinical practice and improve outcomes and quality of life for people living with chronic kidney disease. Together, in collaboration with the Portuguese Association, we can actively contribute to the advancement of nursing practice and support person-centred care in all its dimensions. As an EDTNA/ERCA Brand Ambassador, I believe that close collaboration between the European and national associations is essential to ensure continuous and dynamic knowledge exchange. Such collaboration supports the development of nursing practice that can respond effectively to the increasingly complex needs of a more informed and demanding population, while delivering comprehensive, holistic care." #EDTNAERCA #MeetOurVolunteers #RenalNursing #NursingExcellence #KidneyCare #Teamwork

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Meet Our Volunteers 💚 Featuring: Judit Hegedus, Brand Ambassador Hungary 📍Budapest, Hungary 💬 “What inspired you to become an EDTNA/ERCA Brand Ambassador and connect Hungarian renal professionals with the wider European community?” 🎤 Judit: “I am motivated to serve as an EDTNA/ERCA Brand Ambassador in Hungary because I strongly believe in the power of education, professional development, and international collaboration to improve outcomes for people living with kidney disease. EDTNA/ERCA provides an outstanding platform for sharing best practices, promoting evidence-based care, and connecting professionals across countries. As a Brand Ambassador, I would be proud to help strengthen these connections within Hungary and encourage greater participation in EDTNA/ERCA initiatives. Hungary has many dedicated renal healthcare professionals, and I see an opportunity to increase awareness of the valuable resources, networking opportunities, and professional development programs that EDTNA/ERCA offers. I am motivated by the opportunity to act as a bridge between Hungarian renal professionals and the wider European nephrology community. Ultimately, my motivation comes from a commitment to excellence in renal care and a desire to inspire others to learn, connect, and grow for the benefit of both healthcare professionals and the patients we serve.” #EDTNAERCA #MeetOurVolunteers #RenalNursing #NursingExcellence #KidneyCare #Teamwork

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Meet Our Volunteers 💚 Featuring: Nina Schjerning, Brand Ambassador Denmark 📍Copenhagen, Denmark 💬 “What would you have missed out on if you had never become an EDTNA/ERCA Brand Ambassador?” 🎤 Nina: "If I had never become an EDTNA/ERCA Brand Ambassador, I would have missed the opportunity to see nephrology nursing through a wider lens. I am still new to the role, but one of the biggest benefits so far has been gaining an international perspective. Meeting colleagues from across Europe has reminded me that, despite working in different settings, we share many common goals and challenges. These connections have expanded my thinking beyond national borders and given me new perspectives on our profession. I am looking forward to continuing to learn from colleagues across Europe, sharing experiences, and contributing to our nephrology nursing community together." #EDTNAERCA #MeetOurVolunteers #RenalNursing #NursingExcellence #KidneyCare #Teamwork

📣 Only a week left until the Webinar in GERMAN 🌟 🗓️3rd September (Thursday) at 16:00-17:15 CEST. ⏰ Topic: "CKD-assoziierter Pruritus: Eine Perspektive zur Patientensicherheit und Versorgungsqualität in der Hämodialyse". 👀 🎤Speaker - Panagiota Tsikala, MSc, RN, EDTNA/ERCA Brand Ambassador for Austria. ​🎧 Moderator - Sabine Nipshagen, RN, Part-time Lecturer. 🔗 to register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… 🔎 Webinar's objectives: ▪️ Increase awareness of the burden and clinical impact of CKD-associated pruritus (CKD-aP) in haemodialysis patients. ▪️ Explore the role of nurses in the assessment, documentation and management of CKD-aP. ▪️ Discuss CKD-aP from a patient safety and quality-of-care perspective, including emerging therapeutic approaches.

✨ Help to Shape the Future of EDTNA/ERCA!✨ Dear EDTNA/ERCA Members, Don't miss your opportunity to actively shape the future of EDTNA/ERCA! 🌟 ​On 8 September 2026​ 🗓️ ​ at 17:00-19:00 ⏰ ​join the Annual General Meeting (AGM) ​which will be held ​​o​nline. Registration link with information has been send out to all our voting members via email, so please pay attention to your inbox! 📩 If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the EDTNA/ERCA Secretariat at [email protected]