Information and Resources

RITA information, needs, and resources for the dialysis and transplant communities.

Staffing Issues

  1. Dialysis Relief Volunteers
    (www.ANNAnurse.org -or- 1.888.600.2662)
  2. Other Health Care Volunteers
    (www.hhs.gov/katrina/index.html -or- 1.866.KAT.MEDI (866.528.6334), 1.800.272.2707
  3. American Nurses Association
    (www.ana.org/news/disaster/katrina.htm -or- 1.800.274.4262)
  4. Affected Facility Staffing Needs
    (www.ANNAnurse.org -or- 1.888.600.2662)

Patient (beneficiary) Issues

  1. Resources/Block Grants
    (www.kidneyfund.org -or- 1.800.638.8299)
  2. Reporting Patient Needs (supplies, equipment, food, etc.)
    (www.kidneyfund.org -or- 1.800.638.8299)

Other Issues

  1. Transportation
    (www.kidney.org -or- 1.800.622.9010)
  2. Supplies
    (www.kidney.org -or- 1.800.622.9010)
  3. Housing issues
    (www.kidney.org -or- 1.800.622.9010)
Related Information
The Texas End Stage Renal Disease Emergency Coalition logo

The Texas ESRD Emergency Coalition facilitates the provision of quality care to people with ESRD in the event of an emergency that negatively impacts the delivery of dialysis and transplant services.