Dialysis patients are confronted with some of the greatest infection risks within healthcare. In this context, nurse practitioner leader Octavia 'Tavi' Schlueter provides thoughtful insight into bloodstream infection risks, best practices for vascular access, and how Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) teams can constructively support dialysis staff through functional, workflow-based training.
Dialysis environments present a distinct…
At the axis of healthcare-related predicaments is the continued presence of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs), infections that have proven to be particularly prevalent among dialysis patients. Within today's healthcare systems' varied landscape, CLABSIs play a prominent role as one of the most common healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Their significance lies in their close monitoring amidst…