505 San Marin Dr. Bldg. A, Suite 300, Novato, CA  94945
Phone: 415-897-2400
Administration Fax: 415-897-2422
Data Fax: 415-897-2443
Toll-free for Patients: 1-800-232-3773

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Emergency Preparedness

Disaster Resources Are You Ready? Disaster Planning Steps for Dialysis Patients (pdf - 1 pg) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Department of Homeland Security Dialysis Patient Emergency Planning Needs Assesment Questionnaire (pdf - 2 pgs) - En Espanol www.dialysisunits.com - During a disaster this Web site will contain updates about the open or closed status of dialysis units. Emergency Preparedness for Dialysis Facilities (pdf - 143 pgs) - CMS Publication No. 11025 Four Keys to Being Prepared for a Disaster (pdf - 3 pgs) Kidney Community conference Calls During an Emergency - Notices/dial-in numbers will be posted on the KCER Web site and on the KCER Toll-Free line 866-901-ESRD (3773) Kidney Community Emergency Response Coalition - Toll-Free Line 866-901-ESRD (3773) Kidney Community Emergency Preparedness and Response - hosted by the National Kidney Foundation Kidney Community Emergency Listserv  ER@listserv.kidney.org Preparing for Emergencies - A Guide for People on Dialysis (pdf - 40 pgs) - CMS Publication No. 10150- En Espanol Ready.Gov www.72hours.org - includes earthquake and tsunami info		In preparation for an emergency ESRD Network #17 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 #17 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 #17’s office are compromised FACILITY COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE NETWORK DURING AN EMERGENCY OR DISASTER If your facility is not operational or is inaccessible during an emergency, please communicate this to the Network as soon as possible. This improves the ability of the Network to provide current information to assist patients, the renal community, and emergency management personnel. Networks also are authorized to access the www.dialysisunits.com Web site to enter updates to track facility status. ESRD Network #17 can be reached via telephone at 415-897-2400 and via fax at 415-897-2422. Patients may use our toll-free number 1-800-232-2773. If ESRD Network #17 is affected by the disaster/emergency and is unable to provide assistance, you may contact the Forum of ESRD Networks office at 1-866-901- ESRD (1-866-901-3773) for assistance from another Network.

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505 San Marin Dr. Bldg. A, Suite 300, Novato, CA  94945
Phone: 415-897-2400
Administration Fax: 415-897-2422
Data Fax: 415-897-2443
Toll-free for Patients: 1-800-232-3773

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