Excellence in Patient Care
Excellence in Patient Care (EPC)
Excellence in Patient Care (EPC) focuses on ASN’s clinical priorities to provide high-quality care for people with kidney diseases.
Through all its projects, EPC embraces three aims:
- To ensure all people with kidney diseases receive the best evidence-based care possible.
- To champion patient experiences, preferences, and values by actively engaging people with kidney diseases in EPC activities.
- To advance equitable access to high-quality kidney care by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and pursuing health care justice.
EPC Projects & Initiatives
Spotlights
Nomination Form Open for Fostering Innovative Leaders in Nephrology & Dialysis (FIND) Open through Sept 30
If you know someone who would be a good fit for the FIND Leadership Training Program, please nominate them using this form. ASN will send information regarding the FIND program and steps to apply for the next available class.
Avian Influenza FAQs for People with Kidney Diseases
People with kidney diseases are particularly vulnerable to severe disease from any type of influenza. It is important to follow all the guidelines to protect yourself and stay up-to-date on all recommended vaccines.
Measles FAQs
As of August 5, 2025, a total of 1,356 confirmed measles cases were reported by 41 states and jurisdictions. EPC has created a frequently asked questions (FAQs) resource about measles (Rubeola). This resource can assist health care professionals who care for people living with kidney diseases as well as medical practitioners seeking information about multi-drug-resistant organisms.
EPC July Newsletter July 2025
On behalf of Dr. Alan Kliger, EPC Chair, EPC is excited to present the EPC newsletter as a new way to share the latest EPC project advancements and upcoming events, and to highlight EPC resources.
Resource Library
The Excellence in Patient Care Library is a collection of resources to promote excellence in the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic kidney disease. These resources will help kidney care professionals transform the delivery care, reduce morbidity and mortality, and improve long-term outcomes.
Emergency Preparedness for Dialysis Providers and People Living with Kidney Diseases 2025
The ASN eGFR Toolkit is here!
Roadmap for AKI-D Outpatient Care (JASN Article) ASN Kidney Health Guidance in JASN
Online Learning Courses
Decreasing the Risk of Dialysis-Related Infections
Antibiotic Prescribing in an Outpatient Dialysis Setting
Optimizing Hemodialysis Vascular Access Planning
