Assessments and observations of infection prevention and control practices in US outpatient hemodialysis facilities, 2015-2018: important opportunities for improvement.

ABSTRACT: Infections cause substantial morbidity and mortality among patients receiving care in outpatient hemodialysis facilities. We describe comprehensive infection prevention assessments by US public health departments using standardized interview and observation tools. Results demonstrated how facility layouts can undermine infection prevention and that clinical practices often fall short of policies.

SUBMITTER: Gualandi NR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11564415 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature