Dialysis-Associated Infections
Prevention & Control of Dialysis-Associated Infections
These resources may be of use to healthcare professionals
- Infection Control Requirements for Dialysis Facilities and Clarification Regarding Guidance on Parenteral Medication Vials
The rule establishes new conditions dialysis facilities must meet to be certified under the Medicare program and is intended to update CMS standards for delivery of quality care to dialysis patients. August 15, 2008 MMWR / 57(32);875-876 - Infection Control: New Challenges Under New Conditions October 2008 PDF (1.15Mb /60 pages). Also available in text only.
- Infection Control in Dialysis Settings
PDF (1.18Mb /68 pages). July 20, 2008 Also available in text only. - Guidelines for Vaccinating Kidney Dialysis Patients and Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease ACIP 2006
- Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections HICPAC 2002
- Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings HICPAC 2002
- Preventing
Transmission of Infections Among Chronic Hemodialysis Patients
MMWR April 27, 2001/50(RR05);1-43
PDF version (63 pages/386KB)
Date last modified: April 20, 2009
Content source:
Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP)
National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases
Content source:
Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP)
National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases