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AVF Assessment

This checklist and poster helps both patient and providers identify signs of an unhealthy AV fistula. These tools encourage a stop, look, and listen approach before initiating dialysis.

AVF, patient education, Patient Safety, assessment
Cannulation Tools

Use these tools to improve cannulation: 

Cannulation of New Fistula Policy and Procedure

 Staff Cannulation Competancy Tool 

vascular access, infection control, Patient Safety
CDC Vaccination Guidelines

Guidelines for vaccinating dialysis patients and patients with Chronic Kidney Disease.

Patient Safety, Immunization
CDC/STRIVE Infection Control Training

The CDC/STRIVE curriculum was developed by national infection prevention experts led by the Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET) for CDC.

infection control, Patient Safety
Clinical Care

The Clinical Care module of the ESRD Toolkit summarizes why proper clinical care is important in preventing vascular access infections, explains practices staff members can follow during site access to reduce infection risk, and describes ways to

infection control, Patient Safety, vascular access
Communications Forms for Hospital - Dialysis Unit

Dialysis Center Report to Hospital Infection Preventionist

Hospital Infection Preventionist Report to Dialysis Center

infection control, Transitions of Care, Patient Safety
Creating a Culture of Safety

The Creating a Culture of Safety module of the ESRD Toolkit discusses the importance of a comprehensive, unit-based approach to safety and its impact on improving patient care and reducing harm in dialysis centers.

Patient Safety, Infection, infection control
Culture of Safety Toolkit for Dialysis Providers

This tooklit contains core interventions, audit tools, posters, and links to help dialysis providers build and sustain a culture of safety and prevent dialysis infections. 

Patient Safety, infection control, catheter
Depression Toolkit

This dynamic toolkit was developed by The National Forum of ESRD Networks very own Kidney Patient Advisory Council. 

Depression, Mental Health, patient engagement, Patient Safety
Emergency Preparedness Guide for Patients

In an emergency, dialysis patients may not have immediate access to their dialysis treatment. This brochure outlines a 3-day emergency diet plan and supply list to help keep patients healthy in an emergency.

Emergency, patient education, Patient Safety

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