haemodialysis_quality_standards - Rotary International District 3310

Patient and Family Member Training
Training and education of patients (or family members for patients unable to be responsible for
their own care) regarding infection control practices shall be given on admission to dialysis and
at least annually thereafter and shall address the following topics:
Personal hygiene and hand washing technique;
Patient responsibility for proper care of the access and recognition of signs of infection,
which shall be reviewed each time the patient has a change in access type; and
Recommended vaccinations
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Haemodialysis Quality and Standards