CDC - Audit tools & protocols - Collaborative - Dialysis ▲ Dialysis Bloodstream Infection (BSI) Prevention Collaborative

CDC - Audit tools & protocols - Collaborative - Dialysis

Audit Tools & Protocols

There are a number of forms, instructions, protocols, training suggestions, tips, tools and publications that can provide support for implementation of these interventions.
These tools can be used by facilities to monitor their adherence to best hand hygiene and vascular access care practices.

• Recommended Staff Competencies
• Key Areas for Patient Education
• Protocol for Hand Hygiene and Glove Use Observations
• Audit Tool: Hemodialysis Hand Hygiene  [PDF - 66 KB]
• Audit Tool: Basic components of fistula / graft care observations  [PDF - 238 KB]
• Audit Tool: Catheter accessing and disengaging observations  [PDF - 204 KB]
• Audit Tool: Catheter exit site care observations  [PDF - 221 KB]

NHSN's Dialysis Event Module

The NHSN Dialysis Event Module is the tool used by the collaborative to collect and compare data on dialysis process measures and outcomes.

• The Dialysis Event Protocol  [PDF - 345 KB] outlines surveillance guidelines and definitions
• All NHSN Dialysis Event resources are available on the Dialysis Event website
• Contact the NHSN Helpdesk at nhsn@cdc.gov with questions