Applied Hygiene in Dialysis Units: Revised Guideline available

More than ever before, quality of treatment has to orientate itself also towards economic requirements and standards and high priority is placed on prevention. As a result, investments for the prevention of additional complications and costs under the aspect of security and efficiency are a key issue for providing high quality treatment to dialysis patients.

The new guideline, 2nd edition, completely revised and expanded, is the result of the participation of highly committed experts. The multi-professional working group co-ordinated by Alois Gorke, has recently presented an up-to-date standard work for every dialysis centre.

Hygiene and quality are closely connected. For this reason, structure and content of the guideline have been adjusted correspondingly. In terms of a QM system, the information provided in this book can be applied for continuous quality improvement.

Up-to-date and extended information can be found on:
- Legal bases
- General hygiene
- Monitoring and control of permeate and dialysis solutions
- Preparation of medical devices
- Vascular access management
- Home dialysis treatment procedures
- Special epidemiological aspects like virus infections and resistant germs

The basic outline of an exemplary hygiene plan is included.
Check lists and forms which are important aids in the daily routine have been added.