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Table 1 Classification of 11 patient-care activities

From: Dangerous practices in a hemodialysis unit in Vietnam identify from mixed methods

Classification

Activities

Common direct patient care activities

Weighing patients

Blood pressure measurement

Puncture and connection

Disconnecting patient

Less common direct patient care activities

Wound dressing

Manipulating patients’ bloodline

Environmental contacts

Preparation of dialysis material

Preparation of hemodialysis machine

Administrating heparin

Cleaning room

Disposal of material