Dialysis - Preventing Infections
Recommendations for Preventing Transmission of Infections Among Chronic Hemodialysis Patients (2001)
Dialysis Guidelines [October 2016]
Update: Specific current recommendations are superseded. Page numbers refer to the PDF.
Current Guideline and Corresponding Update
| Current Guideline Topic / Section | Recommendation Update |
|---|---|
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Laboratory testing for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
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Testing for HCV Infection: An Update of Guidance for Clinicians and Laboratorians pdf icon[ PDF – 256 KB] (MMWR 2013) |
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Laboratory testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
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Laboratory Testing for the Diagnosis of HIV Infection – Updated Recommendations pdf icon[PDF – 1.3 MB] (CDC/NCHHSTP 2014) |
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Indications for HIV testing in patients
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Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Health-Care Settings (MMWR 2006) |
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Cleaning and disinfection of equipment and environmental surfaces
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Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities pdf icon[PDF – 163 pages] (CDC 2008) |
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Standard precautions to prevent transmission of infectious agents
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Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings pdf icon[PDF – 1.9 MB] (CDC 2007) |
Dialysis Guidelines [October 2016]
Update: Additional guidelines and recommendations not included in the current guideline.
Preventing intravascular catheter-related infections
Screening for latent tuberculosis infection
- Targeted Tuberculin Testing and Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection (MMWR 2000)
- Updated Guidelines for Using Interferon Gamma Release Assays to Detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection – United States (MMWR 2010)
Vaccination and immunization for patients and healthcare personnel
- ACIP Vaccine Recommendations (ACIP 2016)
Page last reviewed: November 5, 2015