Events:
ESRD Network 14 Emergency Tabletop Drill Webinar Registration - May 1, 2019 2PM- 3PM- CLOSED
ESRD Network 14 Tabletop Exercise Timeline/Activity Log
ESRD Network 14 Tabletop Exercise Sign-in Sheet
Newsletter Press Releases
Welcome to the September Edition of KCER Watch- National Preparedness Month
KCER Watch Safety and Health Topics: Emergency Preparedness Bulletin- Creating an Emergency Financial Aid Kit - April 2019
KCER Watch Safety and Health Topics: Emergency Preparedness Bulletin- How to Disconnect from the Dialysis Machine in an Emergency - December 2018
KCER Watch Safety and Health Topics: Emergency Preparedness Bulletin- Reduce the Wildfire Risks to Your Home and Property- November 2018
KCER Watch Safety and Health Topics: Emergency Preparedness Bulletin- Take Action to Prevent the Flu and Disaster Assistance Grants from the American Kidney Fund (AKF)- October 2018
KCER Watch Safety and Health Topics: Emergency Preparedness Bulletin- September is National Preparedness Month CDC Supports National Preparedness Month Efforts
KCER Watch Safety and Health Topics: Emergency Preparedness Bulletin- Protect Your Health During Extreme Heat - August 2018
KCER Watch Safety and Health Topics: Emergency Preparedness Bulletin- Tabletop Exercises Help Dialysis Facilities Complete CMS Emergency Preparedness Final Rule Requirement - July 2018
KCER Watch Safety and Health Topics: Emergency Preparedness Bulletin- The Federal Emergency Management Agency Invites Whole Community to Participate in National Level Exercise- April 2018
KCER WatchSafety and Health Topics: Emergency Preparedness Bulletin- Grant Funding Available to Help Communities Prepare for, Withstand, and Recover from Disaster-March 2018
KCER Safety and Health Topics: Emergency Preparedness Bulletin February 2018
Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Preparedness Video
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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
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
KCER
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KCER Emergency Hotline: 866-901-3773 (Toll-free)
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Emergency Disconnect Procedure for In-Center Hemodialysis Patients
CDC Resources
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Drinking Water Advisory, Planning, & Emergency Response Resources
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Make Water Safe - After natural disasters
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Drink Safe Water - After natural disasters
Patient Resources
- Emergency Planning Tips
- Family Emergency Communication Plan Spanish
- ESRD Patient Emergency Planning Checklist
- Evacuating Yourself and Your Family
- Evacuate or Stay at Home
- Home Preparation Tips for Weather Emergencies
- 3 Day Emergency Diet - English - Spanish
- Boil Water Advisory
- Are you R.E.A.D.Y? English
- Are you R.E.A.D.Y? Spanish
- DO NOT eat high potassium foods on the emergency diet. Missing one or two treatments can cause patients potassium to increase rapidly. During an emergency diet your potassium intake should be cut in half to <500 mg/day to avoid the accumulation of chemicals and fluid in your blood due to missing treatments.
- For more nutrition information visit: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food List
- If you have questions - ask your dietitian!
Texas Department of State Health Services- Texas Ready
Emergency Bags
ORDER YOUR DISASTER BAGS!
Disaster Bag Announcement (click here to visit Texas Ready)
Disaster Bags are available from the Texas Department of State Health Services website. To order, contact David Rivera at email dshs.texasready@dshs.texas.gov.
In your email please include the following information: Facility name, address, contact person and phone number in your order request. NOTE: BAGS ARE ON A FIRST COME & FIRST SERVICE DUE TO THERE IS A LIMITED AMOUNT AVAILABLE.
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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.
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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
- Disaster Information Management Research Center: Coping with Disasters: Health Information Guide
EMResource
Access EMResource in a "view only" mode, please use the username and password listed below to log into EMResource and view facility status, capacity or other pertinent information associated with a facility during an emergency/disaster situation.
- Username: txdialview
- Password: Teec2015!@
If you need further assistance with EMResource usage, please visit the TEEC website and download the instructions located under the EMResource tab. You may also view a tutorial video by clicking here. For new EMResource dialysis accounts please complete the new account form and return via email to bwilliams@nw14.esrd.net. All other questions or concerns may be directed to the following individual:
- Intermedix Help Center for user guides
- Betrice Williams, Network 14 Outreach Coordinator, Bwilliams@nw14.esrd.net
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!@