CDC – Dialysis Safety – Guidelines, Recommendations and Resources
CDC – Infection Control – Dialysis – Preventing Infections
CDC – Guide to Infection Prevention for Outpatient Settings: Minimum Expectations for Safe Care
CDC – Infection Control – Guidelines & Guidance Library
*Readers are urged to consult the full guidelines for background, rationale, and evidence behind each recommendation.
CDC – Dialysis Safety – Audit Tools and Checklist
CDC – Project Firstline – For Dialysis Professionals
CDC – Chronic Kidney Disease Initiative
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)
APIC – Educational Opportunities
Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC)
Nebraska Infection Control Assessment and Promotion (ICAP) Program
Nebraska Infection Control Network (NICN)
American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
ESRD National Coordinating Center (NCC)
OSHA – Bloodborne Pathogens – Quick Reference Guide to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Standards – 1910.1030 – Bloodborne pathogens
CDC – Infection Control – Transmission-Based Precautions
CDC – Infection Control – Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) Management
CDC – National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) – Dialysis Component
CDC – National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) – Dialysis Component Training
CDC – National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) – Dialysis Component Roadmap
CDC – National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) – Dialysis COVID-19 Module
OSHA – Safety and Health Topics – Personal Protective Equipment
OSHA – OSHA Laws & Regulations – 1910 Subpart I – Personal Protective Equipment
OSHA – Safety and Health Topics – Respiratory Protection – Overview
OSHA – Safety and Health Topics – Respiratory Protection – General Guidance
OSHA – OSHA Laws & Regulations – 1910.134 – Respiratory Protection
CDC – Environmental Surface Disinfection in Dialysis Facilities: Notes for Clinical Managers
CDC Dialysis Collaborative – Checklist: Dialysis Station Routine Disinfection
CDC Dialysis Collaborative – Audit Tool: Hemodialysis station routine disinfection observations
CDC Dialysis Safety – Dialysis Wall Boxes and Drains
CDC – Environmental Infection Control Guidelines
CDC – Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities
CDC – Healthcare-associated Infections – Environmental Cleaning Procedures
Nebraska ICAP – Environmental Cleaning in Healthcare Training Video Series
OSHA – EPA-Registered disinfectants for HIV/HBV
CDC – Infection Control – Chemical Disinfectants
CDC – Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings
CDC – Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings – Hand Hygiene Guidance
CDC Dialysis Collaborative – Audit Tool: Hemodialysis hand hygiene observations
CDC – Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections, 2011
CDC – Dialysis Safety – Core Interventions
CDC Dialysis Collaborative – Checklist: Arteriovenous fistula/graft cannulation
CDC Dialysis Collaborative – Checklist: Arteriovenous fistula/graft decannulation
CDC Dialysis Collaborative – Checklist: Hemodialysis catheter connection
CDC Dialysis Collaborative – Checklist: Hemodialysis catheter disconnection
CDC Dialysis Collaborative – Audit Tool: Catheter connection and disconnection observations
CDC Dialysis Collaborative – Checklist: Hemodialysis catheter exit site care
CDC Dialysis Collaborative – Audit Tool: Catheter exit site care observations
CDC Dialysis Collaborative – Checklist: Hemodialysis injectable medication preparation
CDC Dialysis Collaborative – Checklist: Hemodialysis injectable medication administration
CDC – Injection Safety – One & Only Campaign
CDC – Injection Safety Checklist
CDC – Single-Dose or Multi-Dose?
CDC – Injection Safety – Drug Diversion
Interim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV
CDC – COVID-19 – Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) – COVID-19 PPE Guidance
CDC – Vaccines & Immunizations – COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit
Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) – Vaccines: COVID-19
Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) – Ask the Experts – COVID-19
CDC – COVID-19 – Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
CDC – Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases – The Pink Book
Immunization Action Coalition (IAC)
IAC – Reliable Sources for Immunization Information: Where Parents Can Go to Find Answers!
Ask the Experts: Pneumococcal Vaccines (PCV13 and PPSV23) (immunize.org) [immunize.org]
Updated Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations for Older Adults (medscape.com) [medscape.com]
Updated Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations for Older Adults (medscape.com) [medscape.com]
Chart to assist providers when deciding which one to give:
Recommendations_PCV13_PPSV23_Use_Among_Adults_Aged.pdf (medscapestatic.com) [img.medscapestatic.com]
Mobile app for vaccine providers to download:
PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor: Vaccine Provider App | CDC [cdc.gov]
Resources for Providers and Educating Patients:
Adult Vaccination for Healthcare Professionals Home | CDC [cdc.gov]
CDC: Vaccines & Immunization in Dialysis Patients:
Vaccinating Dialysis Patients and Healthcare Personnel | CDC
ESRD Networks:
ESRD NCC National Coordinating Center
ESRD Network 12 (NE, IA, KS, MO)
CDC: Dialysis Tools & Resources:
Helpful Websites:
Chronic Kidney Disease Initiative
National Kidney Foundationexternal icon
American Association of Kidney Patientsexternal icon
Renal Support Networkexternal icon
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseasesexternal icon
End Stage Renal Disease Nation Coordinating Center (ESRD NCC)external icon
Page last reviewed: December 21, 2021