Writing and Implementing Effective Dialysis Policies

One of the biggest things we can do to make our DOH surveys easier is to develop policies that are evidenced based, clear, and support our staff processes. This presentation discusses the basics of policy development and implementation. Topics covered include: The importance of having policies as an organization, how to identify an issue that requires a policy, how to form an inter-disciplinary policy committee, where to find the necessary resources to write an effective policy, how to develop and write a new policy, and most importantly how to effectively implement a policy within the organization. Attendees will begin writing a policy during this presentation so come with ideas!

CE Credit: 1:00 | Post-Webinar Survey Required

Presented January 2026

Naomi Kawlewski, RN

Enterprise Dialysis Policy and Procedure Co-Chair

Sanford Health

Naomi began her nursing career in 1995 and transitioned into dialysis in 2001, building nearly 25 years of nephrology experience. She has worked across in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and home hemodialysis, and has spent over 15 years contributing to policy, procedure development, and quality improvement initiatives. Naomi is passionate about patient education and empowering individuals to actively manage their care.