General Tools and Resources
Dialysis Facility Rating System
Forum Medical Advisory Council (MAC) Toolkits:
Catheter Reduction Toolkit, 2009
- Medication Reconciliation Toolkit, 2009
- Assurance of Diabetes Care Coordination Toolkit, 2009
- Vaccination Toolkit, 2009
- Patient Engagement and Teaching Tips (PDF)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Quick Reference Guide for the Primary Care Provider – Fistula First
Hospitalization Tool :
Infection Control:
- Guidelines for Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and Treatment of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease, Patients Receiving Hemodialysis, Patients Receiving Peritoneal Dialysis, Patients Undergoing Renal Transplantation and Employees of Dialysis Facilities, 2007. California Tuberculosis Controllers Association (CTCA)
- Recommendations for Preventing Transmission of Infections Among Chronic Hemodialysis Patients, April 27, 2001
- Guide to the Elimination of Infections in Hemodialysis, 2010. (PDF) Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
Immunization:
- Immunization Action Coalition (IAC): Provides information regarding immunization resources, vaccine information statements (VIS), disease & vaccine information and provides tools/forms
- (PDF) Safe & Timely Immunizations Coalition (STIC). A Comprehensive Resource Guide of Educational Materials on Hepatitis B, Influenza, and Pneumococcal Immunizations
- Guidelines for Vaccinating Kidney Dialysis Patients and Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease, 06/2006. (PDF) Recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
- Vaccination Toolkit, 2009
- Hepatitis B: Frequently Asked Questions, 10/2013. (PDF) Immunization Action Coalition (IAC). Vaccination Toolkit, 2009
- Hepatitis B Facts: Testing and Vaccination, 10/2013. (PDF) Immunization Action Coalition (IAC). Vaccination Toolkit, 2009
