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Disaster Resources


| Network #15 Response | Emergency Hotlines |  Web site Links |  Written Resources |  Pandemic Influenza | Avian Flu |
Tuberculosis Control | State Depts of Health


Network #15 Response
In preparation for an emergency ESRD Network #15 will:

  • Encourage dialysis facilities to plan for emergency situations
  • Provide technical assistance in the development of emergency plans
  • Provide educational materials to the patient and provider community on topics related to emergency/disaster preparedness
  • Develop an internal Network plan for preparedness and response, including arrangements with back up Networks if local operations are impaired

During an emergency response, and per HIPAA and CMS policy, ESRD Network #15 will:

  • Disseminate central contact numbers for dialysis providers in the affected area, to assist patients and providers in coordinating the provision of dialysis services
  • Post information regarding open and closed status of facilities on the www.dialysisunits.com web site
  • Assist patients in contacting dialysis providers to arrange treatment
  • Assist family members in locating displaced patients
  • Assist treating facilities to obtain necessary information to care for patients
  • Work with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) or its contractor to maintain a database tracking system for patient whereabouts (dialysis centers and/or shelter locations)
  • Host conference calls with CMS, providers, vendors, and other entities to coordinate care for the patients
  • Implement arrangements with a back-up Network if the operations of Network #15’s office are compromised

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Telephone Hotlines and Information

  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): 800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585
  • DaVita: 800-400-8331
  • Fresenius (FMC): 800-626-1297
  • Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI): 866-424-1990
  • DSI: 877-374-3375
  • Liberty Dialysis: 206-236-5001
  • American Renal Associates (ARA): 888-880-6867
  • National Kidney Foundation (NKF): 888-33-KIDNEY (888-335-4363)
  • American Kidney Fund (AKF): 866-300-2900

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Web Site Links

new Search for Open Red Cross Shelters - Find Red Cross Shelters that are open because of emergency situations. Information updated every 30 minutes from the National Shelter System.

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.

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State Departments of Health

Arizona Dept. of Health Services
Bureau of Public Health Emergency Preparedness
150 N. 18th Avenue, Suite 150
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 364-3289
(602) 542-2722 Fax


Nevada Dept of Health and Human Services
Bureau of Health Statistics, Planning & Emergency Response
4150 Technology Way, Suite 200
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 684-4242

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Emergency Preparedness and Response Division
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246-1530
303-692-2030 (main)
1-877-518-5608 (spill line)
303-691-7811 (fax)

Utah Dept of Health
P.O. Box 141010
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1010
801-538-6101

New Mexico Dept of Health -
Bureau of Health Emergency Management

1301 Siler Rd. Building F.
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Emergency Contact NMDOH EOCR (Phone) 505-231-5506

Wyoming Dept of Health
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program
2300 Capitol Avenue,
Cheyenne, WY
82002
(307) 777-8624
(307) 777-5778
Fax: (307) 777-8776


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Written Resources

Are 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)

Disaster Preparedness: A Guide for Chronic Dialysis Facilities (Second Edition) - Supplemental Appendix of Customizable Forms (Word doc)

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

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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

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Pandemic Influenza

According 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.

Network #15 Pandemic Influenza Newsletter (pdf - 4 pgs)

CDC Pandemic Influenza Information

Department of Health Pandemic Influenza Contacts and Info - updated Oct 09

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Tuberculosis Control

CDC Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

State TB Control Officers - (pdf - 3 pgs)

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Intermountain End-Stage Renal Disease Network, Inc.
165 S. Union Blvd., Suite 466, Lakewood, CO 80228
Phone: 303-831-8818     Fax: 303-860-8392
Toll free for patients only: 1-800-783-8818 or 1-888-777-0105

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