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Social worker Sarb Basra carries her renal network experience forward

For over 15 years, Sarb Basra was a social worker and interdisciplinary team member with Fraser Health’s Surrey Kidney Care Centre, supporting patients and families living with kidney disease. She was also an active member of professional groups and BC Renal provincial committees, including chairing the Social Work Professional Practice Council.

Recently, we reconnected with Sarb, who left renal care in 2020 and now works with Fraser Health’s Hospice Palliative Care Consultation Team in White Rock-South Surrey. Here, we share her reflections on her time as a renal social worker and how this valuable experience has helped her: Full Q & A feature

Step-by-step instructions for Amia or Claria cyclers

For peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients using an Amia or Claria cycler, BC Renal recently uploaded this eight-part video series to our YouTube channel. The videos provide step-by-step instructions on setting up, connecting, disconnecting and dismantling these dialysis machines. The series was created for those new to PD or just looking for a refresh on their machine!

New one-page guide on how to read nutrition labels

For anyone wanting to make healthy food choices when buying packaged food, have a look at How to Read Nutrition Labels. This new one-page guide shows where to check the serving size, the percentage of daily value, and the ingredients list. Knowing what to look for can help in comparing products and making better food choices.

Thanks to the provincial Renal Dietitians Practice Group and patient partners of the Kidney Care Clinic Orientation Working Group for developing this resource!

For lots more on nutrition, see our Diet web page and the Eating Well section of The Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Wellness Hub.

Updated handout for HD patients wanting to travel

Did you know? Hemodialysis (HD) patients wanting to travel need to contact the preferred dialysis unit at their destination at least 3 months before they travel. The further ahead, the better. Also, patients are advised not to book travel plans until the visiting dialysis unit tells them it’s OK to do so.

Learn more with our updated handout, For BC Hemodialysis Patients Who Want to Travel (In or Outside BC). A “Travel at a Glance” infographic of essential steps is now included, followed by updates to a comprehensive checklist.

Thanks to the project working group, including patient partners, and to our provincial HD Committee for this updated resource!