Abstract
Considering the relevance of the quality of treated water in dialysis units to prevent the risks for patients with chronic kidney diseases, a Monitoring Program has been established in order to evaluate the quality of treated water used in the dialysis units of the state of São Paulo, based on the parameters established by Resolution RDC # 154/2004. The effectiveness of the sanitary surveillance activities was evidenced because the consistent water quality has been improved on several analyzed parameters, which indicates the importance of keeping up the treated water-monitoring program at hemodialysis units in order to guarantee the patients safety.
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