Learning Objectives:
- Identify two methods to deliver hemodialysis (HD) to patients in inpatient facilities.
- Describe infection risk associated with the different access types, waste-handling option (WHO) ports, dialyzer reuse, and prime waste buckets.
- Gain familiarity with specialized equipment and supplies.
- List where to find audit tools for environment of care (EOC) rounding.
This course consists of 4 modules to prepare and train inpatient Infection Preventionists (IPs) on infection prevention and control (IPC) practices in dialysis settings in the inpatient facility.
- Best Practices in Dialysis: Infection Prevention and Transmission-Based Precautions
- Dialysis Vascular Access: Preventing Bloodstream Infections (BSIs) and Ensuring Safe Injection Practices
- Dialysis Water: Essentials and Related Infection Risk
- Comprehensive Care in Dialysis: Medication Preparation, Environment of Care, and Risk Mitigation Strategies
NOTE: Each module may be taken independently and has it’s own CE certificate attached. You must complete all the steps for the module and pass the Knowledge Check to access your certificate.