Acknowledgement:
This article is an update of an article originally written by Rebecca Amato, “Water Treatment for Hemodialysis, Updated to Include the Latest AAMI Standards for Dialysate (RD52:2004),” which first appeared in the March-April 2005 issue of the Nephrology Nursing Journal; was updated in 2013 by Ms. Amato, Jim Curtis, and Glenda Payne; and again updated in 2018 by Glenda Payne and Jim Curtis.
Contact hours available until 8/31/2023.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online NCPD evaluation.
Nephrology Nursing Journal Editorial Board Statements of Disclosure:
In accordance with ANCC governing rules Nephrology Nursing Journal Editorial Board statements of disclosure are published with each nursing continuing professional development offering. The statements of disclosure for this offering are published below.
Paula Dutka, MSN, RN, CNN, disclosed that she is a consultant for Rockwell Medical.
All other members of the Editorial Board had no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this nursing continuing professional development education activity.
The authors reported no actual or potential conflict of interest.
This article was reviewed and formatted for contact hour credit by Beth Ulrich, EdD, RN, FACHE, FAONL, FAAN, Nephrology Nursing Journal Editor-in-Chief, and Sally Russell, MN, CMSRN, CPP, ANNA Education Director.
Accreditation Statement:
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
ANNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP17499.
This NCPD article meets the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission’s (NNCC’s) continuing nursing education requirements for certification and recertification.
Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this learning activity, the nephrology nurse will have the knowledge and skill to recognize and prevent the risks and complications that patients may experience related to water treatment systems, as well as the water itself.
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A great refresher article on detailed water system and it's purpose as well as the importance of safety checks. Easy to understand.
It was great
This was overall a good review. I did learn some knew information on the nuances of how some of the water room equipment works. Highly recommend this. Very good explanations for every part of the water processing.
Thorough & informative. A reference for any level staff member. An article to post for staff to utilize!
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Great review of water systems.
Great refresher!
Excellent article, diagrams and Glossary very helpful.
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Good review materials.
Very informative article with key information on water treatment in dialysis
Excellent refresher course!
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Susan Massey
9/23/21 10:02 am
Very informative & easy to understand. It reinforced what I have known & some new information. I will be able to pass the information onto my staff in a way they can understand & reinforce the importance of the water system & safety checks.