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During an emergency response, and per HIPAA and CMS policy, ESRD Network #15 will:
Telephone Hotlines and Information
Web Site Links
FEMA Community and State Emergency Information - Contains a map of the US which allows you to click on a state to find their emergency contact information. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA ) - Contains a slew of disaster information for businesses and individuals. The home page contains a map which shows recent emergency and disaster activity. FEMA Ready.Gov - Created by the Federal government, this site covers all aspects of disaster preparedness and has links to community and state information. FEMA Ready Business - Info designed to help businesses prepare for emergencies. FEMA Ready Kids - Emergency information geared toward kids which includes a fun and games section. FEMA FloodSmart.gov - Emergency info from the federal government specific to flooding. FEMA Citizens Corps - Citizen Corps is FEMA's grassroots strategy to bring together government and community leaders to involve citizens in emergency preparedness. Bird Flu Resources - From the Nephron Web site; has links and news about Avian Influenza. CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response Site - Focuses on increasing the nation's ability to respond to health emergencies. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Has sections on: disease outbreaks and terrorism events; health and safety; publications and products; and data and statistics. Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) - COCA was established by the CDC for the purpose of timely communication of information on disease outbreaks and terrorism events. Department of Homeland Security - Has a section on preparedness and response which includes topics such as Training and Technical Assistance, Publications, and Local Resources. www.dialysisunits.com - During a disaster Networks can log on to this Web site to update the open/closed status of their dialysis units, and patients can see these statuses. Kidney Community Emergency Response Coalition - This coalition was formed in 2006 in an effort to minimize disruption to life-sustaining dialysis and transplant services in the event of a disaster. Pandemic Flu.gov - One-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information. Managed by the Department of Health and Human Services. Has links to each of the 50 states' individual pandemic flu Web sites.
State Departments of Health
Written ResourcesAre You Ready? Steps to Consider for Dialysis Patients and Families - Reprinted with permission from Network 13 Dialysis Facility Disaster Plan Template - (Microsoft Word Document - 5 pgs) - Check-off list of action steps to be taken before an emergency happens. Disaster Preparedness: A Guide for Chronic Dialysis Facilities (Second Edition) (pdf - 87 pgs) Preparing for Emergencies - A Guide for People on Dialysis (English) (pdf - 40 pgs) (Spanish Version) (pdf - 40 pgs) Dialysis Patient Emergency Planning Needs Assessment Questionnaire (English) (pdf 2 pgs) (Spanish Version) (pdf 2 pgs) Four Keys to Being Prepared for a Disaster - (pdf - 3 pgs) Network #15 Pandemic Influenza Newsletter (pdf - 4 pgs) Reopening Dialysis Clinics After Restoration of Power and Water
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)Avianflu.gov - Managed by the Department of Health and Human Services. One-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information. Bird Flu Resources - Resource Links and News about Avian Influenza from the Nephron.com Web site . CDC Avian Influenza Information United States Dept of Agriculture Avian Flu Information World Health Organization (WHO) Avian Flu Information
Pandemic InfluenzaAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) an influenza (flu) pandemic is "a global outbreak that occurs when a new influenza A virus causes serious human illness and spreads easily from person to person." Currently there is no flu pandemic. However, the possibility for a global outbreak of a new influenza exists, so it is imperative that health care providers take steps to be prepared for such an occurrence. The links below provide additional information that is relevant both on a national and local level for health care providers within Network #15. Pandemic
Flu.gov - One-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic
flu information. Managed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Has links to each of the 50 states' individual pandemic flu Web
sites. CDC Pandemic Influenza Information Department of Health Pandemic Influenza Contacts and Info - updated Oct 09
Tuberculosis ControlCDC Division of Tuberculosis Elimination State TB Control Officers - (pdf - 3 pgs) Intermountain
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