In a recent interview, leading expert Octavia “Tavi” Schlueter, MSN, RN, CPNP‑PC, PMHS, stated clearly that preventing dialysis‑related infections is not a matter of one‑off training. It requires a sustained culture of safety, operational discipline and the consistent, daily assurance of environmental hygiene.(https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/dialysis-infection-risks-prevention-strategies-a-q-a-np-leader-octavia-tavi-schlueter-msn-rn-cpnp-pc-pmhsekey=RUtJRDo3NEI0N0MxQy1BNkJDLTQyMkQtODRGMy0yMjI4MjdENjdEQ0E%3D&utm_campaign=emailname&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz9gKqoauvTHH7HvZe3OayOYXKX5FVsnDOm5jdXKR1_NOZ5Uoc5nOQ7NFt9_ShTxCsnVTGu67zxGPqg8rovXFg0pOwMXbQ&_hsmi=403213239&utm_source=hs)

Why is dialysis such a uniquely vulnerable setting?

• Frequent and repeated vascular access
• High infection risk associated with central venous catheters
• Shared equipment and high patient turnover
• Close physical proximity within treatment rooms
• Immunocompromised, chronically ill patient population
• Environmental contamination as a major driver of cross‑transmission

International data shows that bloodstream infection rates among dialysis patients are several times higher than in most other care settings. The consequences are significant: hospital admissions, complications, prolonged length of stay, increased costs and, in severe cases, life‑threatening outcomes.

Environmental hygiene: one of the most critical links in the infection chain

In dialysis, a major source of infection is environmental contamination — including dialysis machine surfaces, treatment stations, water‑treatment areas and shared equipment.

Both research and real‑world practice demonstrate that when environmental hygiene is unstable, even the strongest clinical protocols become vulnerable.

This is precisely where Resysten’s technology delivers tangible value.

Resysten provides long‑lasting, validated surface protection in high‑risk environments

Resysten’s coating delivers continuous 24/7 hygienic protection, reducing microbial load between routine disinfection cycles and lowering the risk of cross‑contamination.

The technology:

• does not replace IPC protocols, but strengthens and stabilises them
• is tested according to ISO and EN standards
• is particularly effective in high‑traffic, high‑risk clinical environments

Hungarian reference: a nationwide dialysis network with over 550 treated stations

Resysten’s solution is not theoretical. For years, we have treated the entire network of the Hungarian National Dialysis Centres, providing long‑term hygienic protection for more than 550 critical treatment stations.

The provider renews the coating annually — a strong professional endorsement in itself.

The objective is always the same: to minimise complications, reduce bacterial and viral infections, and create a stable, safe environment for both patients and staff.

Preventing dialysis‑related infections rests on three pillars

1. Clinical protocols
2. A sustained IPC culture and continuous training
3. Long‑term stabilisation of environmental hygiene — this is where Resysten plays a key role

Both the expert interview and practical experience confirm that strengthening environmental hygiene in dialysis is not optional — it is essential.