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KCER: KIDNEY COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE COALITION

Patient Assistance Response Team

Team Leadership: Brenda Dyson and Peter Traub

Goals: Review and assess educational resources for patients in preparation for emergencies/ disasters. Serve as central coordination system for financial aid to patients during emergencies/disasters.

Accomplishments: Identified the need for additional concrete tools for patients immediately ahead of a disaster. Reviewed educational material on disaster preparedness for patients. Recommended several possible identifiers, including a laminated wallet card for patients to carry with them at all times, identifying them as dialysis patients and with basic medical information. Recommended the use of lavender as the identifying color for kidney patients during an emergency/disaster. Identified the needs and resources for direct support to patients through monetary grants. Develop methods for local dialysis facilities to collaborate with their emergency management through Community Partner Resources.

Volunteer for this team! If you are interested in becoming a member of this Response Team, please read and sign the Patient Assistance 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 Patient Assistance Team Listserv to get notified of upcoming teleconferences and meetings and other activities.

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