Georges Kosmadakis, Aura Necoara, Fanny Fuentes, Nathalie Ramade, Julien Baudenon, Clemence Deville, Ioana Enache, Claudine Gueret, Abraham Haskour
Background: The GNRI (Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index1) is an index used in geriatrics to predict the risk of complications and mortality associated with malnutrition. It considers serum albumin levels and the ratio of current weight or BMI to the ideal theoretical weight/BMI.
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate this index in a population of metabolically stable chronic hemodialysis patients aged > 60 years and associate it with other nutritional markers.
Methods: The studied patient cohort was divided into two groups based on their Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) scores: Gr 1 with GNRI score < 97 and Gr 2 with GNRI ≥ 97. We registered the anthropometric, clinical, and biological data of the study population.
Results: One hundred seventy-seven patients (102 M-75F) undergoing chronic hemodialysis were included. There were no differences in age, muscle mass estimated by bioimpedance analysis, potassium levels, phosphorus levels, and nPCR between the groups. However, there were significant differences between the two groups concerning the primary disease. Gr 1 presented with a higher prevalence of diabetes and cardiovascular comorbidities. Additionally, Gr 1 presented with lower handgrip strength (Mean ± standard deviation in kg, 19.79 ± 9.37 vs. 26.83 ± 11.63, p = 0.05), lower fat mass index estimated by bioimpedance analysis (Mean ± standard deviation in kg/m2, 7.31 ± 4.55 vs. 15.24 ± 6.47, p < 0.001), and higher CRP levels (Mean ± standard deviation in mg/l, 22.27 ± 23.49 vs. 8.13 ± 10.14, p < 0.001).
Conclusion: In conclusion, the GNRI, an easy calculation tool for nutrition assessment, is associated with important nutritional status parameters in chronic hemodialysis patients.
{"title":"Correlation of the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) With Other Indicators of Nutrition in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients.","authors":"Georges Kosmadakis, Aura Necoara, Fanny Fuentes, Nathalie Ramade, Julien Baudenon, Clemence Deville, Ioana Enache, Claudine Gueret, Abraham Haskour","doi":"10.1111/hdi.13199","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/hdi.13199","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The GNRI (Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index1) is an index used in geriatrics to predict the risk of complications and mortality associated with malnutrition. It considers serum albumin levels and the ratio of current weight or BMI to the ideal theoretical weight/BMI.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of this study was to evaluate this index in a population of metabolically stable chronic hemodialysis patients aged > 60 years and associate it with other nutritional markers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The studied patient cohort was divided into two groups based on their Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) scores: Gr 1 with GNRI score < 97 and Gr 2 with GNRI ≥ 97. We registered the anthropometric, clinical, and biological data of the study population.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>One hundred seventy-seven patients (102 M-75F) undergoing chronic hemodialysis were included. There were no differences in age, muscle mass estimated by bioimpedance analysis, potassium levels, phosphorus levels, and nPCR between the groups. However, there were significant differences between the two groups concerning the primary disease. Gr 1 presented with a higher prevalence of diabetes and cardiovascular comorbidities. Additionally, Gr 1 presented with lower handgrip strength (Mean ± standard deviation in kg, 19.79 ± 9.37 vs. 26.83 ± 11.63, p = 0.05), lower fat mass index estimated by bioimpedance analysis (Mean ± standard deviation in kg/m2, 7.31 ± 4.55 vs. 15.24 ± 6.47, p < 0.001), and higher CRP levels (Mean ± standard deviation in mg/l, 22.27 ± 23.49 vs. 8.13 ± 10.14, p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In conclusion, the GNRI, an easy calculation tool for nutrition assessment, is associated with important nutritional status parameters in chronic hemodialysis patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":94027,"journal":{"name":"Hemodialysis international. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143070403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vishal Ratkalkar, Gilbert Marlowe, Scott Sibbel, Francesca Tentori, Steven M Brunelli, Steph Karpinski
Introduction: Chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD), is a common syndrome in end stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients, is marked by dysregulation of electrolytes and hormones, including calcium, phosphorus and parathyroid hormone (PTH). Calcimemetics are a cornerstone of PTH lowering therapy; cinacalcet, an oral calcimemetic, is the most used and typically prescribed as a daily administration, thus contributing to the high total pill burden of this population. Recent clinical trials have provided evidence that administration of cinacalcet at the dialysis unit three times a week might be a safe and effective treatment option. In this study we sought to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of cinacalcet delivered daily at-home versus three times weekly in-center.
Methods: This was a retrospective matched cohort study of 2894 adult in-center hemodialysis patients a between January 01, 2008 and September 30, 2022 who were started on cinacalcet for the first time (group 1: at-home use or group 2: in-center administration). Patients were matched (1:1) on: age, body mass index, cinacalcet dose, and baseline phosphorous, calcium, and PTH. Patients were followed until censoring (i.e., lost to follow up) or 12 months after baseline, whichever occurred first. The primary outcome was achieving triple control of PTH, phosphorous, and calcium.
Results: Overall, the patients had a median patient age of 63 (IQR: 55, 71) years, were predominately Black (41.6%) and male (56.5%), and well matched on other baseline clinical and demographic characteristics, including etiology of ESKD. Fitted proportion model results show no statistical difference between the intermittent in-center or daily at home cinacalcet use group in achieving the primary outcome (triple control). The secondary outcomes of control of phosphorous or PTH, showed similar results. Calcium control was the same for 9 of 12 months, and better controlled in the in-center group during the remaining months.
Conclusion: In a well-matched cohort, no clinical difference exists between administering cinacalcet thrice weekly in-center and prescribing cinacalcet daily at-home.
{"title":"Comparative Effectiveness of Cinacalcet Taken at-Home Versus Three Times Weekly In-Center on Controlling Calcium, Phosphate, and Parathyroid Hormone Levels.","authors":"Vishal Ratkalkar, Gilbert Marlowe, Scott Sibbel, Francesca Tentori, Steven M Brunelli, Steph Karpinski","doi":"10.1111/hdi.13200","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/hdi.13200","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD), is a common syndrome in end stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients, is marked by dysregulation of electrolytes and hormones, including calcium, phosphorus and parathyroid hormone (PTH). Calcimemetics are a cornerstone of PTH lowering therapy; cinacalcet, an oral calcimemetic, is the most used and typically prescribed as a daily administration, thus contributing to the high total pill burden of this population. Recent clinical trials have provided evidence that administration of cinacalcet at the dialysis unit three times a week might be a safe and effective treatment option. In this study we sought to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of cinacalcet delivered daily at-home versus three times weekly in-center.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a retrospective matched cohort study of 2894 adult in-center hemodialysis patients a between January 01, 2008 and September 30, 2022 who were started on cinacalcet for the first time (group 1: at-home use or group 2: in-center administration). Patients were matched (1:1) on: age, body mass index, cinacalcet dose, and baseline phosphorous, calcium, and PTH. Patients were followed until censoring (i.e., lost to follow up) or 12 months after baseline, whichever occurred first. The primary outcome was achieving triple control of PTH, phosphorous, and calcium.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, the patients had a median patient age of 63 (IQR: 55, 71) years, were predominately Black (41.6%) and male (56.5%), and well matched on other baseline clinical and demographic characteristics, including etiology of ESKD. Fitted proportion model results show no statistical difference between the intermittent in-center or daily at home cinacalcet use group in achieving the primary outcome (triple control). The secondary outcomes of control of phosphorous or PTH, showed similar results. Calcium control was the same for 9 of 12 months, and better controlled in the in-center group during the remaining months.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In a well-matched cohort, no clinical difference exists between administering cinacalcet thrice weekly in-center and prescribing cinacalcet daily at-home.</p>","PeriodicalId":94027,"journal":{"name":"Hemodialysis international. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143070401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Julia Vaz, Eduardo Rosa, Luciene Magalhães, Rogério Matsuda, Rosa Maria Affonso Moysés, Vanda Jorgetti
Calciphylaxis is a rare and serious disorder characterized by vascular calcification and occlusion of the microvessels in the dermis, subcutaneous adipose tissue, visceral organs, and musculature. Studies have suggested that the major risk factors for developing calciphylaxis are chronic kidney disease and secondary hyperparathyroidism. Its diagnosis is clinical, and the treatment includes a multidisciplinary approach, although there are no clinical protocols based on randomized clinical trials. Therefore, the management and treatment are informed by specialist opinion. Sodium thiosulfate is frequently utilized for its vasodilatory and antioxidant properties, as well as its ability to chelate calcium. However, there are no guidelines regarding the duration of its use. The present report describes a chronic kidney disease patient on hemodialysis with calciphylaxis, who underwent sodium thiosulfate treatment for 2 years associated with debridement and reconstructive plastic surgery with a good response and control of the disease.
{"title":"Sodium Thiosulfate Treatment for Calciphylaxis: Is There an Optimal Duration of Therapy?","authors":"Julia Vaz, Eduardo Rosa, Luciene Magalhães, Rogério Matsuda, Rosa Maria Affonso Moysés, Vanda Jorgetti","doi":"10.1111/hdi.13196","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/hdi.13196","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Calciphylaxis is a rare and serious disorder characterized by vascular calcification and occlusion of the microvessels in the dermis, subcutaneous adipose tissue, visceral organs, and musculature. Studies have suggested that the major risk factors for developing calciphylaxis are chronic kidney disease and secondary hyperparathyroidism. Its diagnosis is clinical, and the treatment includes a multidisciplinary approach, although there are no clinical protocols based on randomized clinical trials. Therefore, the management and treatment are informed by specialist opinion. Sodium thiosulfate is frequently utilized for its vasodilatory and antioxidant properties, as well as its ability to chelate calcium. However, there are no guidelines regarding the duration of its use. The present report describes a chronic kidney disease patient on hemodialysis with calciphylaxis, who underwent sodium thiosulfate treatment for 2 years associated with debridement and reconstructive plastic surgery with a good response and control of the disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":94027,"journal":{"name":"Hemodialysis international. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143018875","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Objectives: To assess the efficacy and safety of locally manufactured generic sofosbuvir-based direct-acting antivirals in the treatment of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infected patients on maintenance hemodialysis.
Patients and methods: We have conducted a retrospective multicenter study including patients on maintenance hemodialysis, treated with sofosbuvir-based regimens between 01/01/2017 and 09/30/2021. Patients were treated for 12 or 24 weeks, with sofosbuvir 400 mg + ledipasvir 90 mg 3 times/week, or sofosbuvir 3 times/week + daclatasvir 60 mg/d, or sofosbuvir + daclatasvir in coformulation, 3 times/week. Sustained virological response was defined as a negative HCV RNA test 12 weeks after treatment. The occurrence of serious adverse events during treatment defines intolerance to treatment. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software (version 25).
Results: A total of 120 patients were treated; the mean age was 50 ± 14.17 years [18-78], 50% were men. Twenty-two patients (n = 22; 18.3%) were previously treated with pegylated Interferon. Genotype 1 was predominant (n = 68; 82%). Most of the patients (n = 53; 44.2%) had no significant fibrosis, and 24 (20%) had cirrhosis. The SVR rate was 93.3% (CI 95% [88.8; 97.8]) (n = 112), the serious adverse events rate was 10.8% (CI 95% [0.054-0.166]) (n = 13), including 2 deaths unrelated to direct-acting antivirals. Early treatment discontinuation occurred in 5.8% (n = 7), and a relapse in 0.8% (n = 1). On multivariate analysis, risk factors for serious adverse events included advanced liver fibrosis, thrombocytopenia, hypoalbuminemia, high bilirubin level, and pre-treatment status.
Conclusion: Locally manufactured generic sofosbuvir-based regimens are safe and effective in maintenance hemodialysis patients. However, they should be closely monitored to manage comorbidities and complications during treatment.
{"title":"Hepatitis C Treatment With Generic Sofosbuvir-Based Regimens in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis.","authors":"Nawal Afredj, Mustapha Boumendjel, Hassen Mahiou, Othmane Drir, Ibtissem Ouled Cheikh, Hibatallah Belimi, Rafik Kerbouche, Nawal Guessab, Arezki Zaidi, Fouad Boutra, M'hamed Nakmouche, Nabil Debzi","doi":"10.1111/hdi.13198","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/hdi.13198","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To assess the efficacy and safety of locally manufactured generic sofosbuvir-based direct-acting antivirals in the treatment of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infected patients on maintenance hemodialysis.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>We have conducted a retrospective multicenter study including patients on maintenance hemodialysis, treated with sofosbuvir-based regimens between 01/01/2017 and 09/30/2021. Patients were treated for 12 or 24 weeks, with sofosbuvir 400 mg + ledipasvir 90 mg 3 times/week, or sofosbuvir 3 times/week + daclatasvir 60 mg/d, or sofosbuvir + daclatasvir in coformulation, 3 times/week. Sustained virological response was defined as a negative HCV RNA test 12 weeks after treatment. The occurrence of serious adverse events during treatment defines intolerance to treatment. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software (version 25).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 120 patients were treated; the mean age was 50 ± 14.17 years [18-78], 50% were men. Twenty-two patients (n = 22; 18.3%) were previously treated with pegylated Interferon. Genotype 1 was predominant (n = 68; 82%). Most of the patients (n = 53; 44.2%) had no significant fibrosis, and 24 (20%) had cirrhosis. The SVR rate was 93.3% (CI 95% [88.8; 97.8]) (n = 112), the serious adverse events rate was 10.8% (CI 95% [0.054-0.166]) (n = 13), including 2 deaths unrelated to direct-acting antivirals. Early treatment discontinuation occurred in 5.8% (n = 7), and a relapse in 0.8% (n = 1). On multivariate analysis, risk factors for serious adverse events included advanced liver fibrosis, thrombocytopenia, hypoalbuminemia, high bilirubin level, and pre-treatment status.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Locally manufactured generic sofosbuvir-based regimens are safe and effective in maintenance hemodialysis patients. However, they should be closely monitored to manage comorbidities and complications during treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":94027,"journal":{"name":"Hemodialysis international. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143018867","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Ursi, F. Pesce, M. Albanese, Vittoria Pavone, D. Grande, M. Ciccone, M. Iacoviello
In patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis, cardiovascular diseases, and in particular chronic heart failure are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Nevertheless, few data are available about the impact of fluid optimization on echocardiographic parameters of cardiac function in patients with ESRD.
{"title":"Reverse cardiac remodeling after fluid balance optimization in patients with end‐stage renal disease","authors":"R. Ursi, F. Pesce, M. Albanese, Vittoria Pavone, D. Grande, M. Ciccone, M. Iacoviello","doi":"10.1111/hdi.13019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/hdi.13019","url":null,"abstract":"In patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis, cardiovascular diseases, and in particular chronic heart failure are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Nevertheless, few data are available about the impact of fluid optimization on echocardiographic parameters of cardiac function in patients with ESRD.","PeriodicalId":94027,"journal":{"name":"Hemodialysis international. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis","volume":"3 1","pages":"345 - 350"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79199193","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mahrukh Ali, Dhriti Dosani, R. Corbett, L. Johansson, R. Charif, O. Kon, N. Duncan, D. Ashby
In patients with chronic kidney disease the risk of developing Tuberculosis is increased, while the presentation is often atypical making the diagnosis more difficult. The aim of this study is to describe the presentation of Tuberculosis in dialysis and kidney transplant patients, including the range of diagnostic approaches and the utility of different sample types.
{"title":"Diagnosis of tuberculosis in dialysis and kidney transplant patients","authors":"Mahrukh Ali, Dhriti Dosani, R. Corbett, L. Johansson, R. Charif, O. Kon, N. Duncan, D. Ashby","doi":"10.1111/hdi.13010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/hdi.13010","url":null,"abstract":"In patients with chronic kidney disease the risk of developing Tuberculosis is increased, while the presentation is often atypical making the diagnosis more difficult. The aim of this study is to describe the presentation of Tuberculosis in dialysis and kidney transplant patients, including the range of diagnostic approaches and the utility of different sample types.","PeriodicalId":94027,"journal":{"name":"Hemodialysis international. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis","volume":"78 4 1","pages":"361 - 368"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89247027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amrita Ayer, Upasana Banerjee, C. Mills, Catherine Donovan, Lauren Nelson, Sanjiv J. Shah, Ruth F Dubin
We lack cardiovascular (CV) markers for patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD), and left atrial (LA) strain has not been studied definitively in this population. We examined associations of LA reservoir, conduit, and booster strain with major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) among stable patients with ESRD on dialysis.
{"title":"Left atrial strain is associated with adverse cardiovascular events in patients with end‐stage renal disease: Findings from the Cardiac, Endothelial Function and Arterial Stiffness in ESRD (CERES) study","authors":"Amrita Ayer, Upasana Banerjee, C. Mills, Catherine Donovan, Lauren Nelson, Sanjiv J. Shah, Ruth F Dubin","doi":"10.1111/hdi.13008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/hdi.13008","url":null,"abstract":"We lack cardiovascular (CV) markers for patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD), and left atrial (LA) strain has not been studied definitively in this population. We examined associations of LA reservoir, conduit, and booster strain with major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) among stable patients with ESRD on dialysis.","PeriodicalId":94027,"journal":{"name":"Hemodialysis international. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis","volume":"14 1","pages":"323 - 334"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75224425","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lynda K Ball, Cheryl A George, Linda Duval, Niloufar Nellie F Hedrick
Introduction Infection in our immunocompromised patients is the second leading cause of death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In an effort to improve quality of care, engage patients in their own care, and reduce morbidity and mortality secondary to infection, the Network designed a joint quality improvement/patient engagement activity to decrease bloodstream infection (BSI) rates. Methods Dialysis facilities were ranked utilizing 2014 National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) data. Selection included 20% of Network 13 facilities (n = 58) with the highest BSI rates, which captured 31% of the patient population. Findings Statistically significant (P < 0.001) improvement was reached in the reduction of BSIs; increasing patient engagement in the infection control process; and, correct completion of hand hygiene audits. Significant (P < 0.01) improvement was reached in correct completion of cannulation audits. There was also improvement in the catheter audits, but results were not significant. Discussion Involving patients in the infection control process contributed to our successful outcomes and could be replicated to meet the needs of the end stage renal disease community as a whole.
{"title":"Reducing blood stream infection in patients on hemodialysis: Incorporating patient engagement into a quality improvement activity.","authors":"Lynda K Ball, Cheryl A George, Linda Duval, Niloufar Nellie F Hedrick","doi":"10.1111/hdi.12463","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/hdi.12463","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Introduction Infection in our immunocompromised patients is the second leading cause of death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In an effort to improve quality of care, engage patients in their own care, and reduce morbidity and mortality secondary to infection, the Network designed a joint quality improvement/patient engagement activity to decrease bloodstream infection (BSI) rates. Methods Dialysis facilities were ranked utilizing 2014 National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) data. Selection included 20% of Network 13 facilities (n = 58) with the highest BSI rates, which captured 31% of the patient population. Findings Statistically significant (P < 0.001) improvement was reached in the reduction of BSIs; increasing patient engagement in the infection control process; and, correct completion of hand hygiene audits. Significant (P < 0.01) improvement was reached in correct completion of cannulation audits. There was also improvement in the catheter audits, but results were not significant. Discussion Involving patients in the infection control process contributed to our successful outcomes and could be replicated to meet the needs of the end stage renal disease community as a whole.</p>","PeriodicalId":94027,"journal":{"name":"Hemodialysis international. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis","volume":"20 Suppl 1 ","pages":"S7-S11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1111/hdi.12463","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49686624","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}