NTDS Mission
To enhance the quality of life for people with kidney failure by engaging nephrologists as team leaders in transformational change that continuously improves the safety of life sustaining dialysis.
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ASN NTDS Podcast Series- Infection Prevention & Transitions of Care
The Infection Prevention and Transitions of Care podcast series, developed by the ASN Nephrologists Transforming Dialysis Safety (NTDS) initiative, is hosted by Dr. Tushar Chopra.
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Catheter Care in Hemodialysis (Guest: Namrata Krishnan, MBBS)
In this episode, host Dr. Tushar Chopra and guest Dr. Namrata Krishnan will discuss how to safely connect and disconnect HD catheters, common myths about catheter care in hemodialysis, and showering with a dialysis catheter.
Previous Episodes:
- Preventing Infections During Transitions of Care in Dialysis
- Infection Prevention Strategies Amongst In-Center and Home Dialysis Patients Related to Reducing Catheter-Related Blood Stream Infections
- Best practices for dialysis technicians related to infection prevention
- Infection prevention from the patient perspective
This project was supported by Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number 5NU50CK000585-04-00 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC.
Disruptions in Availability of HD Bloodlines Shortage estimated to continue through Q3 2025
The FDA has recommended that health care providers experiencing interruptions or shortages in supply of hemodialysis bloodlines develop strategies to conserve their use. Providers should use their clinical judgment when developing and implementing conservation strategies.
Antibiotic Prescribing Online Learning Module
Optimizing antibiotic use can decrease adverse events, improve infection cure rates, and patient outcomes. This case-based resource covers strategies to improve antibiotic prescribing in outpatient dialysis settings.
CE credits are available for those who register and complete the module activity.
Nephrologists as Leaders
Online Learning Modules
ASN has developed these online learning modules in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These self-paced online resources focus on key infection prevention techniques and patient safety concepts in a case-based format.
Optimizing Hemodialysis Vascular Access Planning
Antibiotic Prescribing in Outpatient Dialysis
COVID-19 Lessons from the Kidney Community
NTDS Resource Library Highlights
Updated Core Infection Prevention and Control Practices for Safe Healthcare Delivery in All Settings
Updates have been made to the original HICPAC recommendations from 2014, including:
These core practices are intended to serve as a standard reference and reduce the need to repeatedly evaluate practices that are considered basic and accepted as standards of medical care.
Days Since the Last Bloodstream Infection Poster
Preventing infections is essential for patient safety. Facilities are encouraged to place this poster, tracking the days that have passed since the last bloodstream infection (BSI), in areas visible to patients, family members, and staff to raise awareness about infections. The poster can also be used to start discussions and provide education about the importance of preventing BSIs with patients and family members.
