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Maintaining safety in the dialysis facility.

Kliger AS. Maintaining safety in the dialysis facility. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2015;10(4):688-95. doi:10.2215/CJN.08960914.

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May 27, 2015
Kliger AS. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2015;10(4):688-95.
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Failure to consider human factors and poor communication can contribute to dialysis treatment errors. This commentary discusses safety concerns in dialysis facilities, including medication errors, patient falls, and health care–associated infections. The authors recommend human factors engineering, patient engagement, and simulation as promising strategies to enhance safety in this setting.

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Kliger AS. Maintaining safety in the dialysis facility. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2015;10(4):688-95. doi:10.2215/CJN.08960914.