Federal
Response
Team
Leadership: Glenda
Payne and Renee
Dupee
Goals:
Develop and distribute education material for Federal, State
and Local agencies on the needs of ESRD patients in an emergency
situation. Develop plans and criteria for the utilization of
Federal resources during a disaster.
Accomplishments:
An educational piece was developed and distributed
to aid Federal, State, and local emergency responders in understanding
the particular needs of individuals with kidney failure an the
need to plan ahead. Contacts have been identified and phone
conferences held with Federal partners to address questions
and concerns of Federal partners, and to identify further opportunities
for collaboration. CMS has made contractual changes to clarify
and enhance the responsibilities of ESRD Networks and strengthened
the assistance available through state survey agencies.
Volunteer
for this team! If you are interested in becoming a
member of this Response Team, please read and sign the Federal
Response Team's Charter and either provide it to the Response
Team leadership or acknowledge that you understand the Team's
activities and your responsibilities as a volunteer. Next, join
the Federal
Response Listserv to get notified of upcoming teleconferences
and meetings and other activities.
Meeting
Minutes:
