
Patients undergoing dialysis are especially vulnerable to infection due to weakened immunity, invasive access procedures, and frequent hospitalizations, making stringent infection control essential.
Shazia Irum, MSC, MBA, RN, CIC, CPHQ, CBIC Ambassador in Saudi Arabia, infection control specialist at King Salman Center for Kidney Diseases Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Saudia Arabia, in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia.

Patients undergoing dialysis are especially vulnerable to infection due to weakened immunity, invasive access procedures, and frequent hospitalizations, making stringent infection control essential.

Certification in infection prevention and control is essential for career growth, higher salaries, and improved patient outcomes. Learn why certification matters from Shazia Irum, MSC, MBA, RN, CIC, CPHQ, CBIC Ambassador in Saudi Arabia.

Staphylococcal organisms, which have high mortality rates and can cause recurrence and metastatic complications, are responsible for a significant proportion of infections related to vascular access.

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