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    The resources on this page are designed to help providers understand and implement infection prevention and control practices in the dialysis setting.

    Core Interventions
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    Best practices proven to reduce bloodstream infections among patients on dialysis.

    Audit Tools and Checklists
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    These standardized audit tools and checklists can help with implementation of best practices.

    Scrub the Hub
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    A suggested approach to preparing catheter hubs prior to accessing the catheter for hemodialysis.

    Last Reviewed: January 10, 2023
    Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP)
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