POS-989 INCREASING ACCESS IN THE ACADEMIC NEPRHOLOGY OUTPATIENT CLINIC DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE MIAMI VAMC EXPERIENCE: THE PAST, THE PRESENT, AND THE FUTURE

Abstract

• In the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic, social distancing guidelines were applied, and patients’ access to outpatient Nephrology services became limited. An increase in waiting times for evaluation affected patient care.