National Dialysis Technician Recognition Week
Celebrate National Dialysis Technician Recognition Week
October 12-16, 2026
It's time to celebrate the technicians who make a difference in dialysis care every day. Whether you're a supervisor, employer, patient, or fellow technician, there are plenty of ways to recognize the technicians in your unit.
Energized. Empowered. Essential.
This year's message is a reminder of what dialysis technicians bring to the table:
ENERGIZED by the difference you make.
EMPOWERED by your knowledge, skills, and experience.
ESSENTIAL to safe, compassionate, high-quality dialysis care.
And while NDTRW is a national celebration, the real celebration happens in your unit. Share how your unit is celebrating NDTRW 2026 with NANT!
Celebrate in Your Unit
From simple shout-outs to team celebrations, we've gathered ideas for every unit and every budget—including plenty of options for $150 or less.
Gather your team. Get your patients involved. Invite your nephrologists and leadership to participate. Then choose something fun, meaningful, or both!
NDTRW Celebration Toolkit
NANT has resources to help you get started:
Certificate from a Patient recognizing a technician.
Certificate from a Supervisor recognizing a technician.
Certificate from a Technician recognizing a technician.
2026 Poster for Bulletin Board.
The Best Celebration Is the One That Actually Happens.
Maybe your unit has $500 to spend. Maybe it has $0.
Either way, you can celebrate.
A cup of coffee doesn't recognize someone.
A gift card doesn't recognize someone.
A catered lunch doesn't recognize someone.
People do.
Take a few minutes to tell your technicians exactly what they do well, why their work matters, and how they contribute to the patients and team around them.
Then have some fun while you're at it!
Want more ideas?
A meaningful celebration doesn't have to cost hundreds of dollars or require weeks of planning.
A unit with 10 technicians can put together an entire week of appreciation by combining simple recognition with one or two small treats. Most importantly, don't leave recognition to one person.
Employers can provide support.
Supervisors can provide leadership.
Patients can provide gratitude.
Coworkers can provide encouragement.
And technicians can celebrate each other.
This NDTRW, take a moment to recognize the people who help make dialysis care possible every day.
