title: Hemodialysis of HIV-positive patients: impact on organization and staff.
abstract: Hemodialysis of HIV-positive patients poses a new challenge to dialysis facilities. Organizations need to address treatment options, staffing issues, and occupational risks as programs for treatment of these individuals are developed. This article presents an overview of these concerns and one facility's experience.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Scherting
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Butera
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000523:psychology / Q000600:supply & distribution; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000451:nursing*