ISR 74 - Novel Decolonization Protocol for Hemodialysis Patients to Reduce Bloodstream Infections

Monday, June 16, 2025

12:52 PM - 12:57 PM PT

Location: Digital Poster Theater

Presenter(s)

Kimberly E. Atrubin, MPH, CIC, CPHQ, FAPIC (she/her/hers)

Director, Infection Prevention
Tampa General Hospital

Makenzie Twigg, MPH, CPH (she/her/hers)

Infection Prevention Associate
Tampa General Hospital
Laike Abebe, MPH, CIC

Infection Preventionist
Tampa General Hospital

Disclosure(s):

Kimberly E. Atrubin, MPH, CIC, CPHQ, FAPIC: No financial relationships to disclose

Makenzie Twigg, MPH, CPH: No financial relationships to disclose

Laike Abebe, MPH, CIC: No financial relationships to disclose

Discuss need for novel decolonization practices to reduce hemodialysis related bloodstream infections
Identify a new decolonization protocol for hemodialysis patients
Discuss operational challenges to implement a hemodialysis decolonization protocol