Emergency Preparedness
When Mother Nature decides to throw a life curve ball, being be prepared is essential for those unexpected disasters that can disrupt care. We’ve compiled Disaster and Emergency Preparedness resources and tools that can help patients, caregivers and providers plan for those unexpected events.
Patient Resources
Download: Extreme Heat Safety Tips
- Preparing for Emergencies: A Guide for People on Dialysis
- Preparing for Emergencies: A Guide for People on Dialysis (Spanish)
- In Case of Emergency Checklist
- Drink Safe Water
- 3-Day Emergency Diet
- Planning for Natural Disasters and Other Types of Emergencies: A Guide For Dialysis Facilities (NKF)
- Planning for Emergencies – A Guide for People with Kidney Disease | National Kidney Foundation
- Typhoon Maddy Indoor/Outdoor Typhoon Preparations Poster
Patient Hotlines
- DaVita: 800.400.8331
- Fresenius: 800.626.1297
- DCI: 866.424.1990
- DCI Donor Hotline/Transient Patients: 800.969.4438
- Innovative Renal: 888.880.6867
- SAMHSA – Disaster Distress Helpline: 800.985.5990
- US Renal Care: 866.671.8772
- Veteran Disaster Relief Hotline Number: 800-507-4571
Provider Resources
- CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule
- Emergency Preparedness for Dialysis Care Facilities: A Guide for Chronic Dialysis Facilities
- Planning for Natural Disasters and Other Types of Emergencies: A Guide for Dialysis Facilities (NKF)
- Healthcare-associated Infections
- Dialysis Emergency Takeoff Guide
- CLAS Crisis Communication
Download: ESRD Emergency Drill Toolkit
Download: PE Toolkit: Be Prepared
Download: Facility Disaster Plan Checklist
Download: Emergency Facility Reporting Document
Federal and State Resources
Alaska
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Hawaii
Northern Mariana Islands
Washington
California
- California Emergency Medical Services Authority
- Cal OES – Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Website
Guam
Federal Resources
- FEMA
- Ready: Resources for Kids
- The American Red Cross
- U. S. Department of Energy
- U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Ready America is a national public service campaign designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters. Visit the Ready America website for national, local and children’s resources. A Spanish language version of this site is available. Other languages are also available on this page.
Alerts and Recalls
B. Braun Medical Recall: 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 100 mL, in a 150 mL PAB Container by B. Braun Medical: Recall - Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter B. Braun Medical
Anticoagulant Sodium Citrate Solution Recall
Baxter Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall for One Lot of Anticoagulant Sodium Citrate Solution Due to Potential Presence of Particulate Matter Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) is voluntarily recalling one lot
Baxter Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall for One Lot of 70% Dextrose Injection Due to Potential Presence of Particulate Matter
Baxter Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall for One Lot of 70% Dextrose Injection Due to Potential Presence of Particulate Matter Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) is voluntarily recalling one lot of
Sodium Chloride Injection Due to Potential Presence of Particulate Matter
Baxter Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall for Two Lots of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Due to Potential Presence of Particulate Matter Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) is voluntarily recalling two lots