Session: Infection Prevention in Hemodialysis (21st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (April 1-4, 2011))

Sunday, April 3, 2011: 7:00 AM-8:20 AM

Monte Carlo (Hilton Anatole)

CME Credits: 1.25

Registration Code: M16

Type: Meet-the-Consultants

Summary: The hemodialysis population presents unique infection prevention challenges. This session will review current surveillance data and prevention strategies for hemodialysis populations.

Learning Objectives:

Review recent advances in surveillance, prevention, and control activities in the dialysis population
Apply strategies to decrease infection risk and improve the safety of dialysis patients

7:00 AM

346

Matthew J. Arduino, MS, DrPh, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

7:15 AM

347

Erika D'Agata, MD, MPH, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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