February 4, 2016 | By: Calevir
The CDC issued a health advisory urging dialysis providers and facilities to assess and improve infection control practices to stop Hepatitis C viral transmission in patients undergoing hemodialysis. A health advisory may not require immediate attention but provides important information for a specific incident or situation.
The CDC received an increased number of reports of HCV infections between 2014 and 2015 associated with hemodialysis clinics in eight different states. While investigations are ongoing initial evaluation demonstrated lapses in infection control associated with these infections.
Dialysis facilities should continuously assess and look to improve their infection control policies and practices. Screening practices should always be implemented regardless of the presence of an infection.
Recommendations to stop the transmission of Hepatitis C include:
For more details please visit this website for the complete advisory: http://emergency.cdc.gov/han/han00386.asp
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