Electronic reporting of infections associated with hemodialysis.

Abstract

Infection-related adverse events remain lowest among patients with vascular access in the form of fistulas and grafts. In the future, adverse events in dialysis will be monitored in the NHSN. The new, Web-based, NHSN surveillance system allows centers to monitor their rates and compare with other outpatient dialysis centers. In 2006, CDC plans to open enrollment for outpatient dialysis centers not already in the DSN.