The Relationship Between Bloodstream Infections and Hemodialysis Catheters in Hospital-Based Hemodialysis Units

Type: Article

Authors:

• Caroline Steward, MSN, RN, APN-C, CCRN, CNN

Tags: hemodialysis quality improvement central venous catheter healthcare-associated infections bloodstream infection quality incentive program

A Hospital-Based Program to Reduce Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections among Hospitalized Patients Receiving Hemodialysis Using a Central Venous Catheter for Vascular Access

Type: Article

Authors:

• Patricia Conwell, MS, BS, RN
• Michael Aniskiewicz, CIC, M(ASCP)cm
• Jennifer Ghidini, MSN, APRN, CNMI
• Laura DeVaux, BSN, RN
• Mark Perazella, MD, MPH
• Jeffrey Giullian, MD, MBA, FASN

Tags: hemodialysis central venous catheter bloodstream infection