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.
NTDS Projects
NTDS Spotlight
NTDS Targeting Zero Infections: Sepsis and Dialysis – Recognition, Treatment, and Prevention Recorded September 24, 2024
This webinar utilizes a case-based approach to explain the clinical presentation and treatment of sepsis in people on dialysis. It includes both a slide presentation and a panel discussion, moderated by a nephrologist, with patient advocates as lead contributors.
Target Audience:
- Individuals with kidney diseases, and their families/care providers
- Nephrologists
- Members of the Kidney Care Team
New Online Module: Optimizing Hemodialysis Vascular Access Planning
This self-paced learning tool is designed for nephrologists and other staff in an outpatient hemodialysis facility. The module is case-based and focused on a patient-centered approach to improve safety and mitigate infections by reducing catheters.
New 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.
Antibiotic Prescribing in the Outpatient Dialysis Setting
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.
