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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Disaster Preparedness
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.
Emergency Preparedness for Dialysis Facilities (pdf - 143 pgs) - CMS Publication No. 11025
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 dialysis units affected by the disaster.
Dialysis Facility Disaster Plan Template - (Microsoft Word Document - 5 pgs) - Check-off list of action steps to be taken before an emergency happens.
Dialysis Patient Emergency Planning Needs Assessment Questionnaire - (pdf 2 pgs) Spanish Version
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 (KCER) - 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.
Kidney Community Emergency Preparedness and Response - hosted by the National Kidney Foundation.
Pandemic Flu - 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.
Preparing for Emergencies - A Guide for People on Dialysis (pdf - 40 pgs) - CMS Publication No. 10150 - Spanish Version
Ready.Gov - Created by the Federal government, this site covers all aspects of disaster preparedness and has links to community and state information.
www.72hours.org - Specifically designed to respond to emergencies in the San Francisco area including earthquakes and tsunamis, this site is also translated into Spanish.
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