Interim
Additional Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients
with Confirmed, Probable, or Suspected Novel Influenza A (H1N1)
Virus Infection in Outpatient Hemodialysis Settings*NEW*
An
emergency or disaster is an event that can result in significant
harm to lives and/ or property, as well as disruption in daily
activities. Emergency management officials create response mechanisms
and guidelines to manage such events.
But
for the kidney community, emergencies and disasters can be the
difference between life and death. Dialysis and kidney transplant
patients must take special preparedness measures to ensure their
own health and safety during and after disasters.
The
Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) Coalition
provides technical assistance to ESRD Networks, CMS organizations,
and other groups to ensure timely and efficient emergency preparedness,
response, and recovery for the kidney community.
Take
a few minutes to browse the information about the Coalition, membership,
Response Teams, and resources for patients, providers, and ESRD
Networks.
Feel
free to contact us with any questions.
FMQAI: The Florida ESRD Network
5201 West Kennedy Blvd., Suite 900 - Tampa, Florida 33609 - Phone 813-383-1530
- Fax 813-354-1514
This
website is designed by FMQAI: The Florida ESRD Network while under contract
with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Baltimore, Maryland,
Contract #HHSM-500-2006-NW007C. The contents presented do not necessarily
reflect CMS policy.
