UKKA Kidney Patient Safety Committee (KPSC) - Update 

UKKA Kidney Patient Safety Committee (KPSC) - Update 

The UKKA KPSC continues to benefit from an enthusiastic membership, consisting of patient representatives and colleagues from across the multidisciplinary team. We are grateful that several private provider colleagues have recently joined our Committee, further enhancing opportunities for shared learning and collaboration.
 

Document - Review of risk associated with blood leaks from haemodialysis circuits and lines

We are delighted to share our review of risk associated with blood leaks from haemodialysis circuits and lines from the working group chaired by Dr Catriona Shaw. This will inform further work on dialysis-related blood loss being taken forward in collaboration with the Vascular Access Special Interest Group. Click here to view this report.
 

Document - Review of safe prescribing of opioids in kidney disease

Our document on safe prescribing of opioids in kidney disease is now available and has been shared with colleagues in the Royal College of Physicians Patient Safety Committee for further wide dissemination. Thank you to Hayley Wells and members of the working group. Click here to view this report

Guidelines

NICE accredited clinical practice guidelines 

Available here

25th Annual Report

Analyses about the care provided to patients at UK renal centres.

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2022 UKRR AKI Report

A report on the nationwide collection of AKI warning test scores. 

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