Hello! I am interested in learning if anyone has done work to improve safety for medication orders that are only needed during the dialysis session.

For example, what safeguards are in place to prevent an order for heparin, only needed during dialysis, from being administered outside of the dialysis "procedure".

Appreciate any thoughts or insights you may have!

Kind regards,
Jen

Hello all!

I am looking to revise our HD policy to include an acceptable list of medications for nursing to give per protocol.

Can anyone share their policy on med admin around HD dialysis days? Do your nurses have the ability to hold or administer meds before dialysis per protocol.

I'm hoping to gather information to bring to our providers for review and consideration.

Thanks in advance!
Danielle