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COVID-19 ASN Spotlight
The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) hosted two 90-minute sessions with clinicians who were practicing in the acute in-hospital nephrology setting and experiencing a surge in COVID-19 outbreaks.
Alert
The CDC has updated the Interim Additional Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 in Outpatient Hemodialysis Facilities.
The updated changes include:
- Screening recommendations to include asking about exposure to others with SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- Added recommendation for universal use of eye protection (in addition to a medical facemask) during the care of all patients for healthcare personnel (HCP) working in facilities located in communities with moderate to substantial SARS-CoV-2 transmission.
- Added language that protective eyewear (e.g., safety glasses, trauma glasses) with gaps between glasses and the face likely do not protect eyes from all splashes and sprays.
- Added recommendations for how dialysis facilities should respond to newly identified patients and HCP with SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Check It Out
CDC recommendations for routine use of vaccines in children, adolescents, and adults are developed by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Press Contact:
Christine Feheley
Media and Communications
ASN Alliance for Kidney Health
Phone: 202-640-4638
Fax: 202-637-9793
cfeheley@asn-online.org
