Additional Resource
COVID-19 Infection Control Resources
CDC’s Dealing with a suspected COVID patient
CDC’s Frontline Staff Toolkit which contains 3 videos regarding the importance of infection prevention and control practices in outpatient dialysis facilities to slow the spread of COVID-19.
The 5 Diamond Safety Program, and new COVID-19 Module
CDC's Environmental Disinfection Notes for Clinical Managers
ESRD NCC Resources
NCC’s Fistula First and Catheter Last (FFCL) Resources
Let's all work together to cross the finish line with Zero infections!
Lifeline for a Lifetime: Planning for Your Vascular Access Guide- English and Spanish
ESRD NCC: Dialysis Audit Tool: Hand Hygiene with Hand Sanitizer- English
CDC’s 4 Ways to Get Ahead of Sepsis
Sepsis Alliance Symptoms Flyer
Vascular Access Guideline Vascular Access Tools
ESRD Forum Catheter Reduction Toolkit
NW14 "Ditch the Catheter" Flyer
AAKP’s “Understanding Your Hemodialysis Options” for patients HERE
6 Tips to Prevent Dialysis Infections: Patients with Catheters - English and Spanish
CDC Audits Pack & Instructions for IPCR QIA
Infection Prevention Station from 2019 BSI QIA
Long-term Catheters: Rethinking Candidacy for Surgical Access
Arteriovenous Fistula Use in the United States and Dialysis Facility–Level Comorbidity Burden
Webinars
COVID-19 & Infection Prevention Practices for Dialysis Facilities
DPC’s Dialysis Access What Every Patient Should Know Webinar HERE
NCC’s Challenges with Dialysis Access and COVID-19 Webinar HERE
Patient Engagement Resources
- Patient Portal Flyer: English and Spanish
- You can visit the IPCR QIA Engagement Calendar for all the below resources!
- Catheter Graduation Certificate (English and Spanish)
- Punching Out Infections Portal
- Punching Out Infections Toolkit
- Punching Out Infections Wallet Cards for Patients
- Punching Out Infections Poster Sized Calendar
- Punching Out Infection Paper Sized Calendar