Table 4.

Summary of recommendation for vascular access

Emphasis on vascular access in education and training

Specific focus on importance, consequences and how to troubleshoot for vascular access related incidents

Dedicated staff for self-cannulation training

Individualise cannulation therapy plan

Concise patient reminder cards

24 h access to dialysis nursing and vascular access hotline

Regular vascular access checks with audit tool [47]

Close collaboration with vascular access team

Retraining when necessary