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
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
Ready America
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
Dialysis Catheter Recall: Merit Medical Removes 16F Dual-Valved Splittable Sheath Introducer
Merit Medical Removes 16F Dual-Valved Splittable Sheath Introducer This recall involves removing certain devices from where they are used or sold. The FDA has identified this recall as the most
Bloodline Set for Hemodialysis Systems Issue from B. Braun Medical Inc.
Bloodline Set for Hemodialysis Systems Issue from B. Braun Medical Inc. Affected Product The FDA is aware that B. Braun Medical Inc. has issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction
FDA MedWatch Early Alert: Dialysis Tubing Set Issue from Vantive
FDA MedWatch Early Alert: Dialysis Tubing Set Issue from VantiveAffected ProductThe FDA is aware that Vantive has issued a letter informing affected customers that Prismaflex Control Units have updated use instructions. Reason
FDA Recall Alert: Update to Use Instructions for B Braun Hemodialysis Blood Tubing Set
FDA Recall Alert: Update to Use Instructions for B Braun Hemodialysis Blood Tubing Set This recall involves updating instructions for using certain devices and does not involve removing them from