Dialysis facilities operate under CMS ESRD Conditions for Coverage, which specify infection control standards well beyond typical outpatient offices. Between-patient station turnover, machine surface disinfection, and water treatment area protocols all require dedicated protocols.
Between-Patient Station Turnover
- Remove used supplies to biohazard containers.
- Wipe all surfaces the previous patient contacted: chair, side table, IV pole, monitor.
- Apply EPA-registered tuberculocidal disinfectant with full dwell time.
- Wipe blood pressure cuff and machine touchscreens with manufacturer-approved wipes.
- Change chair cover; discard prior single-use items.
- Document turnover in log.
End-of-Day Terminal Clean
Full disinfection of the treatment floor including under stations, water lines, and all high-touch surfaces. Damp mop with disinfectant back-to-front.
Water Treatment Area
This area is typically restricted to trained technical staff. Cleaning crews clean floors and exteriors only — never handle water treatment components without dialysis facility training.
Specialty Medical Facility Programs
Our medical division has experience with dialysis, imaging, and outpatient surgery — with CMS-aligned protocols.