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Observations in the Field Concerning Infection Control Practices in Dialysis
This article describes observations and findings related to infection prevention and control in dialysis facilities. Ensuring infection control best practices is critical for patient safety. Survey findings related to hand hygiene, disinfection practices, medication preparation and administration, central venous catheter management, and hepatitis B surveillance are reviewed. Implications for nephrology nursing in each scenario are discussed, including survey guidance for COVID-19 post-pandemic.PMID:37695516
Source: Nephrology Nursing Journal - September 11, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Allison Hunn Jennifer Vavrinchik Source Type: research
Dialysis costs for a health system participating in value-based care
CONCLUSIONS: In a major health system, crash starts demonstrated the highest cost and hospital utilization, a pattern that persisted after dialysis initiation. Developing strategies to promote optimal starts will improve VBC contract performance.PMID:37616151 | DOI:10.37765/ajmc.2023.89410
Source: The American Journal of Managed Care - August 24, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Leslie P Wong Anindita Ghosh Jianbo Li Maged K Rizk Jessica A Hohman Source Type: research
