Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in dialysis facilities

CMS is dedicated to the continued health and safety of patients obtaining care withindialysis facilities to ensure facilities are prepared to respond to the threat of COVID-19. •Dialysis Guidance and Actions - CMS is providing additional guidance to dialysisfacilities to help them focus their infection control and prevention practices to prevent thetransmission of COVID-19. •Coordination with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and local public healthdepartments - We encourage all dialysis facilities to monitor the CDC website forupdated information and resources and contact their local health department when needed(CDC Resources for Health Care Facilities: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/healthcare-facilities/index.html).