Season 2 Episode 18: November 24, 2026 | Exploring Antimicrobial Strategies in Dialysis Care with Dr Patel

In this week’s episode of the INS Infusion Room, we delve into a critical aspect of health care that often goes unnoticed—infection prevention in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Join us as Dr Payal Patel, an infectious disease physician, shares her insights and research on the use of antimicrobial catheter lock solutions.

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Payal K. Patel MD, MPH

Payal K. Patel MD, MPH

Payal K. Patel MD, MPH, is the Enterprise Medical Director of Antimicrobial Stewardship at Intermountain Health and an Associate Professor of Medicine. She leads one of the largest integrated antimicrobial stewardship programs in the United States, supporting 33 hospitals across 6 states. Board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Dr Patel's work focuses on improving patient outcomes through antimicrobial stewardship, diagnostic stewardship, infection prevention, and quality improvement initiatives. She has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and has served in national leadership and advisory roles related to antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections. Her experience collaborating with infection prevention, vascular access, and frontline clinical teams provides practical insight into preventing catheter-associated complications and optimizing patient safety across diverse health care settings.

Host: Derek Fox, MSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI®, NEA-BC

Guest: Dr Payal Patel, MD

In this week’s episode of the INS Infusion Room, we delve into a critical aspect of health care that often goes unnoticed—infection prevention in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Join us as Dr Payal Patel, an infectious disease physician, shares her insights and research on the use of antimicrobial catheter lock solutions.

Reference

Agarwal AK, et al. Taurolidine/heparin lock solution and catheter-related bloodstream infection in hemodialysis: a randomized, double-blind, active-control, phase 3 study. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2023;18(11):1446-1455.

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