Standardizing the Blood Culture Collection Process in the Outpatient Dialysis Facility

Thursday, July 9, 2020, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. EDT

This webinar will provide an overview of newly developed suggestions for standardizing the collection of blood cultures in the outpatient hemodialysis facility. Presenters will review the process of blood culture collection, the importance of competency testing, and the use of a SBAR tool to ensure appropriate communication for safe patient care.

Panelists include: 

• Alan S. Kliger, MD, Yale School of Medicine (Moderator)
• Kristina Bryant, MD, University of Louisville Physicians 
• Alicia Neu, MD, Johns Hopkins University
• Shannon Novosad, MD, MPH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This webinar will feature an open discussion on priority community topics including:    

• The need for a standardized process for blood culture collection in the outpatient dialysis facility
• Recommended processes for blood culture collection 
• Methods to apply any modifications needed to standardize blood culture collection within your dialysis facility
• Utilization of a staff competency checklist and SBAR 

When registering, attendees are invited to submit a question for the panelists.

The American Society of Nephrology designates this live internet activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.