End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facilities: Filling Saline Syringes at the Patient Treatment Station

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End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facilities: Filling Saline Syringes at the Patient Treatment Station
Memo #
17-31-ESRD
Posting Date
2017-06-02
Fiscal Year
2017
Title
REVISED 09.08.2017 to clarify that single dose containers may not be used to prepare more than one syringe
•Preparation of Medications: ESRD facilities must follow aseptic technique when preparing and administering intravenous medications; including the filling of syringes with sterile saline for use during the dialysis procedure.
• Filling Saline Syringes at the Station: Pursuant to current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), ESRD facilities may not fill syringes with saline from the single dose saline bag or IV tubing connected to the patient at the dialysis station. To comply with recommended safe injection practices, the facility may acquire pre-filled syringes or may prepare saline syringes for an individual patient in a clean area away from the patient treatment area.