RSA 2010 Prize Winners

Congratulations to our prize winners!

BEST ABSTRACT
The development of an e-learning buttonhole cannulation tool to improve vascular access related outcomes

• Mrs Monica Schoch, Deakin University (presenting author)
• Ms Kirsten Black, Royal Hobart Hospital
• Mr Peter Sinclair, University of Newcastle
• Ms Rosie Simmonds, Barwon Health

BEST PAPER – RESEARCH
Characteristics of successful dialysis exercise programs

• Dr Paul Bennett, Flinders University (presenting author)
• Mr Leo Breugelmans, Hampstead Dialysis Centre
• Mr Danwin Chan, Centre for Physical Activity in Aging, Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre
• Mr Doug Fraser, Centre for Physical Activity in Aging, Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre
• Ms Lauren Potter, Centre for Physical Activity in Aging, Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre
• Ms Liz McNeill, Flinders University

BEST PAPER – ADVANCED
The Impact of Fatigue on Daily Activity in People with Chronic Kidney Disease

• A/Prof Ann Bonner, Charles Sturt University (presenting author)
• Prof Sally Wellard, University of Ballarat
• Dr Marie Caltabiano, James Cook University

BEST POSTER
Developing a supportive care booklet – Resource for patients, careers and families

• Mrs Jacqui Moustakas, Sydney South West Area Health Service (Eastern Zone) (presenting author)
• Ms Jane Nicholson, Sydney South West Area Health Service (Eastern Zone)
• Miss Helen Zisos, Sydney South West Area Health Service (Eastern Zone)
• Ms Jem Askew, Sydney South West Area Health Service (Eastern Zone)

BEST PAPER – NOVICE
Nurses titrating ESAs using a treatment algorithm and clinical practice guideline

• Jody Holmes, Peninsula Health Victoria

Please note: due to an IT issue Monica Schoch was incorrectly announced for this award at the Conference. Her honesty in handing back the award is appreciated.

‘PEOPLE’S CHOICE’ AWARD – BEST PAPER
Creating a positive workplace culture

• Mrs Sharon Cottingham, Queensland Health

‘PEOPLE’S CHOICE’ AWARD – BEST POSTER
Dogs in dialysis… “A therapeutic approach”

• Mrs Sharon Morrow, Southern Health

Presenter Briefing Notes

Presentation Tips

A Conference Program, based on the themes below, is currently being developed by the
RSA Abstract Committee:

• Haemodialysis
• Peritoneal dialysis
• Transplantation
• Education
• Quality initiative and research
• Chronic kidney disease

Each theme also involves a number of sub-themes, including:

• Innovation
• Clinical challenges
• Psycho / social
• Advanced practice / Nurse practitioner
• Access
• Indigenous
• Patient
• Staff / Workforce

Program at a Glance

Wednesday 2nd June
RSA BOARD MEETING
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Thursday 3rd June
0700-0815	Breakfast Sessions
0830-1015	Welcome Ceremony & Welcome to Country
	Opening Address - KEYNOTE SPEAKER (Ms Avril Henry)
1015-1045	Morning Tea Sponsored by
1045-1220	Concurrent Sessions
1220-1250	LUNCH
1250-1320	Poster Session 1
1320-1450	KEYNOTE SPEAKER
	GUEST SPEAKER  (Dr Murty Mantha)
	GUEST SPEAKER (Jason Warnock)
1450-1520	Afternoon Tea Sponsored by
1520-1630	Concurrent Sessions
1800-1930	Welcome  Reception Sponsored by
Friday 4th June
0700-0815	Breakfast Sessions
0815-1015	Welcome, Housekeeping
	KEYNOTE SPEAKER (Lisa Burnapp)
	RSA AGM
1015-1045	Morning Tea
1045-1215	GUEST SPEAKER (Dr Carmel Hawley)
	KEYNOTE SPEAKER  (Lisa Burnapp)
	GUEST SPEAKER (Bev Hamerton)
1215-1245	LUNCH
1245-1315	POSTER SESSION 2
1315-1515	Concurrent Sessions
	KEYNOTE SPEAKER
1515-1545	Afternoon Tea
1545-1655	Concurrent Sessions
1900-2400	GALA DINNER
Saturday 5th June
0850-0900	WELCOME, HOUSEKEEPING
0900-1015	KEYNOTE SPEAKER (Professor Simon Stewart)
	GUEST SPEAKER (Julie Hartley-Jones)
1015-1040	MORNING TEA
1040-1150	Concurrent Sessions
1200-1300	LUNCH
1300-1415	KEYNOTE SPEAKER (Dr Wendy Hoy)
	GUEST SPEAKER (Stephen Oldham)
1415-1500	RSA 2011 LAUNCH
	RSA Awards
	Conference Closing