AHRQ Patient Safety Network ▲ AHRQ Safety Program for End-Stage Renal Disease Facilities—Toolkit.

AHRQ Patient Safety Network



AHRQ Safety Program for End-Stage Renal Disease Facilities—Toolkit.

Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; January 2015.

Health care–associated infections are a known contributor to adverse events among patients on dialysis. Building on evidence and insights from clinicians, this four-part toolkit includes videos, assessment tools, and slide presentations regarding how to apply principles of teamwork, patient engagement, and safety culture to ensure dialysis centers provide safe care to patients with end-stage renal disease.

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