Infection control
These notes outline key points for environmental surface disinfection in the dialysis facility. They include key points on disinfectant selection, procedures, supplies, and training.
These tools assist health departments in assessing infection prevention practices and guide quality improvement activities (e.g., by addressing identified gaps).
Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Tool for Hemodialysis Facilities
Core Interventions audit tools and checklists
The audit tools and checklists promote the Core Interventions and assist with staff education. They can be used by individuals when assessing staff practices or by facility staff themselves to help guide their practices.
Hemodialysis Catheter Disconnection Checklist
Hemodialysis Central Venous Catheter Scrub-the-Hub Protocol
Hemodialysis Catheter Exit Site Care Checklist
Asteriovenous Fistula & Graft Cannulation Checklist
Asteriovenous Fistula & Graft Decannulation Checklist
Injection Safety: Medication Preparation & Administration Audit Tool
Hemodialysis Injection Safety: Medication Administration Checklist
Hemodialysis Injection Safety: Medication Preparation Checklist