Get the free NHSN Patient Specific Dialysis Event Log - ESRD Network 13 - network13

OMB No. 09200666 Exp. Date: 09302012 Dialysis Event Page 1 of 2 *required for saving Facility ID: *Patient ID: Secondary ID: Event #: Social Security #: Patient Name, Last: First: *Gender: F M Ethnicity

How to fill out nhsn patient specific dialysis

How to fill out NHSN patient specific dialysis:

1. Begin by ensuring that you have all the necessary information about the patient. This includes their demographic details, medical history, and any relevant laboratory results.
2. Access the NHSN patient specific dialysis form through the designated platform or software. Enter the patient's name, unique identifier, and other required personal information.
3. Fill in the date and time of the dialysis session, as well as the facility where it took place. Provide the reason for the dialysis, whether it is for acute kidney injury, end-stage renal disease, or another condition.
4. Specify the type of dialysis performed, such as hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.
5. Record relevant infection information, including any infections the patient has had prior to the dialysis session. This may involve indicating whether the patient has an active infection, a history of antibiotic-resistant organisms, or any signs of access-site infections.
6. Document the dialysis-associated events and complications experienced during the session. This may include issues like hypotension, hypoglycemia, clotting of the dialysis catheter, or any adverse events that occurred.
7. Include the patient's outcome at the end of the dialysis session, such as whether they were stable, transferred to another facility, or experienced any complications.
8. Review the form for completeness and accuracy before submitting it to NHSN for data analysis and reporting purposes.

Who needs NHSN patient specific dialysis:

1. Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who require regular dialysis treatment.
2. Individuals with acute kidney injury (AKI) who undergo dialysis as part of their medical management.
3. Patients with certain underlying conditions or infections that necessitate dialysis. This may include individuals with sepsis, urinary tract infections, or critically ill patients in intensive care units.
4. Healthcare professionals and researchers who utilize dialysis-related data for monitoring and analyzing outcomes, infection rates, and quality improvement within the dialysis setting.
5. Dialysis facilities and organizations that are mandated or voluntarily participate in data reporting to the NHSN database for surveillance and benchmarking purposes.

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What is nhsn patient specific dialysis?

NHSN Patient Specific Dialysis is a component of the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) that allows healthcare facilities to track data on patients receiving dialysis.

Who is required to file nhsn patient specific dialysis?

All healthcare facilities that provide dialysis treatment to patients are required to file NHSN Patient Specific Dialysis.

How to fill out nhsn patient specific dialysis?

Facilities can fill out NHSN Patient Specific Dialysis by entering data on each patient receiving dialysis treatment, including specific infection information.

What is the purpose of nhsn patient specific dialysis?

The purpose of NHSN Patient Specific Dialysis is to monitor and track infections among dialysis patients in order to improve patient safety and prevent the spread of infections.

What information must be reported on nhsn patient specific dialysis?

Facilities must report data on dialysis patients, including infections, antibiotic use, and other relevant information.

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