Hemodialysis Infection Prevention Using Polysporin Ointment With Shower Technique in Satellite Centres Pilot Study

Video and educational pamphlets of the STP will be used to assist in training participants randomized to this intervention. The participant must successfully demonstrate the STP on a training mannequin and be deemed by the study coordinator as ready to independently and correctly perform it before proceeding.

Nuanced differences may be present at participating units; however, the key components of the intervention are 1) HD nurse delivery of CVC care 2) chlorhexidine or povidone cleansing 3) dry gauze dressing 4) standardized frequency. For both STP and control arms, participants whose HD centre uses polysporin triple ointment as part of standard CVC care will continue to have it applied as per program policy.