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See also our page on H1N1 (Swine) Flu |
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Emergency facility closures are listed at http://www.nwrenalnetwork.org/facilities.htm and
http://www.dialysisunits.com/. |
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For Patients |
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See also our page on H1N1 (Swine) Flu |
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Disaster Preparation Checklist for Individuals with Kidney Failure
Breaking Down the Tasks to Building an Emergency Supply Kit (Or How to Eat an Elephant) |
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FEMA's www.ready.gov website which, state-by-state, lists local emergency preparedness agencies, and provides information and links on the kinds of disasters likely to occur in each state. FEMA provides many other useful links in
this bulletin. |
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Patient Newsletter on Emergency Preparedness |
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Getting Medical Care and Prescription Drugs in a Disaster or Emergency Area |
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Flyer on Dealing with Power Outages (Washington State Dept. of Health) |
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"3 Days - 3 Ways: Are You Ready?" Video |
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The Role of the Network During an Emergency or Disaster Situation |
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What if a Disaster Happens Here? |
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Preparing for Emergencies: A Guide for People on Dialysis
Prepárese para Emergencias: Una guia para personas en diálisis |
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CDC KIWY "Keep It with You" Emergency Personal Medical Information Form |
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Coping with a Traumatic Event: Information for the Public |
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Reactions to a Major Disaster: A Fact Sheet for Survivors and Their Families |
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The National Resource Center on Advancing Emergency Preparedness for Culturally Diverse Communities provides disaster preparedness information in 50 languages. |
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The American Public Health Association’s
Get Ready website, including information in 10 Asian and Pacific Islander languages. |
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For Facilities |
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See also our page on H1N1 (Swine) Flu |
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The Role of the Network During an Emergency or Disaster Situation |
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FEMA's www.ready.gov website which, state-by-state, lists local emergency preparedness agencies, and provides information and links on the kinds of disasters likely to occur in each state. FEMA provides many other useful links in
this bulletin. |
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What if a Disaster Happens Here? |
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Emergency Preparedness for Dialysis Facilities |
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Four Keys to Being Prepared for a Disaster |
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Dialysis Chains Prepare for Disaster (article from Renal and Urology News) |
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The Kidney Community Emergency Response Coalition (KCER) was created to support CMS and the ESRD community. It's mission is to raise public awareness, promote and disseminate tools and resources, test and refine national strategies, and plan for the possibility of pandemic influenza.
NWRN collection of KCER Coalition Resources and Disaster Response, including links to NKF and ANNA resources. |
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Dialysis Patient Emergency Planning Needs Assessment Questionnaire;
in English and
in Spanish |
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The National Resource Center on Advancing Emergency Preparedness for Culturally Diverse Communities provides disaster preparedness information in 50 languages. |
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How the HIPAA Privacy Rule Applies in an Emergency |
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Emergency and Disaster-Related Policies and Procedures That May Be Implemented Without Article 1135 Waivers |
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