Disaster Planning

Disaster Preparedness

Disaster Preparedness Video

• Video Link

• Video in WMV format

Texas ESRD Emergency Coalition                                   

Texas ESRD Emergency Coalition put together this disaster preparedness video for ESRD patients. TEEC recommends the video be showed to all patient in the facility at least annually. For questions, contact Betrice Williams at bwilliams@nw14.esrd.net

TEEC Disaster Webinars

• 2014 Disaster Webinar Slides

• 2013 TEEC Disaster Webinar Slides

• 2013 TEEC Disaster Webinar Recording

Patient Wristband Identification

The TEEC Patient Identification/Database tracking committee developed a set of patient identifiers to be worn on wristbands when a mandatory evacuation occurs to ensure that transient care providers can obtain basic patient information.

Please click here for more information on how to order purple wristbands.

Provider/Facility Resources

Healthcare Ready

• Healthcare Ready

• How Healthcare Ready used Google search trends information to respond to disasters

• Healthcare Ready Resources

KCER

• KCER Emergency Hotline: 866-901-3773 (Toll-free)

• Waiver Request for End Stage Renal Disease Facility

• KCER Website

  • Emergency Preparedness Checklists
  • Emergency Preparedness Checklist and Tips Poster

• Emergency Disconnect Procedure for In-Center Hemodialysis Patients

• The Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) Coalition

  • KCER "What If" Patient Engagement Emergency Activities

  • KCER Emergency Preparedness Resources 

  • Kidney Care in Emergencies: Community Considerations

  • Preparing for Emergencies: A Guide for People on Dialysis

  • Disaster Preparedness: A Guide for Chronic Dialysis Facilities – Second Edition – Supplemental Appendix of Customizable Forms

  • National Resource Center on Advancing Emergency Preparedness for Culturally Diverse Communities 

CDC Resources

• Boil Water Advisory

• Drinking Water Advisory, Planning, & Emergency Response Resources 

• Make Water Safe - After natural disasters

• Drink Safe Water - After natural disasters

• Food, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Information

Texas Department of State Health Services- Texas Ready

Emergency Bags

CLEAR DISASTER BAGS!- CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK

Disaster Bag Announcement (click here to visit Texas Ready)

Disaster Bags are available  from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) website. To order, contact David Rivera at email dshs.texasready@dshs.texas.gov.

In your email please include the following information: Facility name, facility clinic number, shipping address, contact person and phone number in your order request. NOTE: TDSHS provides clear emergency bags for the general public in Texas. BAGS ARE ON A FIRST COME & FIRST SERVE DUE TO THERE IS A LIMITED AMOUNT AVAILABLE.  

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Texas Ready 

• Texas Ready Resource
• Make a Plan
  • Emergency Plan Forms- English  |  Español
  • Disaster Supply Kit Checklist- English |  Español 
  • Preparedness Activity Book (Teach kids how to get ready) English  |  Español
• Unpredictable Incidents – Intentional & Accidental 
• Natural Disasters 
• Mental Health: Emotional Impact of Disasters
• Video: 
  • Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, and flash floods are all common occurrences in Texas. Are you prepared? Having an emergency plan can help save lives and make it easier to recover from a disaster.

Questions? Contact David Rivera at email dshs.texasready@dshs.texas.gov

ESRD Network of Texas Patient Emergency "Go Bag"

Dialysis Patient Emergency Bag

ORDER YOUR PURPLE EMERGENCY BAGS!-  INFORMATION ON HOW TO ORDER IS COMING SOON!

ESRD of Network of Texas would like to notify all Texas dialysis facilities of a new product available to in-center dialysis patients. Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) have Emergency Bags available at no cost.  ESRD Network of Texas and TDSHS have partnered together to design an emergency bag for patients. This “grab and go” bag can be used to place clothes, medications, the facility's clear plastic emergency bag inside.

Government and Agency Resources

• 2019 Hurricane/Severe Weather Guide
• Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities Security Awareness for Soft Targets and Crowded Places
• Team Rubicon: Built To Serve
• Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities
• Red Cross Open Shelter Locator Map
• Governor's Division of Emergency Management
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• kidneydisasters.org
• 211 Texas - Finding Help In Texas 
  • State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) Program 
  • STEAR Flyer STEAR Flyer-Spanish
• Disaster Information Management Research Center: Coping with Disasters: Health Information Guide 

Previous Hurricane Activity

Hurricane Harvey
Current List of Road Closures
Resources for Immediate Disaster Behavioral Health Response 
Aug 29th. Hurricane Harvey Resources 
Aug 31st. AKF Financial Relief Notice
Returning Home After the Storm
CMS facilitates access to care for dialysis patients impacted by Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey Rumor Control
Applicability of Reporting Requirements for Providers Affected by Hurricane Harvey- 9/12/2017 Update
CROWNWeb Reporting for Texas and Louisiana Dialysis Facilities Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding – Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma HIPPA Bulletin 
Applicability of Reporting Requirements for Providers Affected by Hurricane Irma- 9/14/2017

Since the Katrina/Rita Hurricane Disaster in 2005, the Network has maintained a comprehensive list of resources and materials on this website. The Network actively participates in the Texas ESRD Emergency Coalition (TEEC) and continues to assist with distribution of materials developed through the coalition.

In the event of a DISASTER, call the TEEC toll-free at (866) 407-ESRD and/or visit the website at http://texasteec.org/ 

• Click here for a list of open and closed facilities.
  • Username: txdialview
  • Password: Teec2015!@