Emergency Preparedness and Coalition
Emergency Preparedness and Response Links
General Emergency Preparedness for Patients
- Preparing for Emergencies: A Guide for People on Dialysis ( English | En Español )
- Managing Diabetes During a Disaster: 6 Steps to Safety
- New York City Office of Emergency Management Disaster Preparedness Page
Winter Preparedness
- Cold Weather Safety Tips
- Snowstorm Health: Tips for people on dialysis ( English | En Español )
Kidney Community Emergency Links
- National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Emergency listserv for Professionals
- Kidney Community Emergency Response Coalition
- Dialysis Unit Status: Open or Closed
- Emergency Preparedness for Dialysis Facilities (PDF)
- Preparing for Emergencies: A Guide for People on Dialysis ( English | En Español )
- NFK People Like Us - National Kidney Foundation
- The Nephron Information Center
- Renal Support Network (RSN) Emergency Preparedness Information
- American Nephrology Nurses' Association (ANNA) Disaster Preparedness Information Center
- Disaster Preparedness: Is Your Unit Ready? (pdf) by Caroline Counts, MSN, RN, CNN
- Emergency Preparedness Guidelines for Water Treatment Systems (pdf) by Rebecca Amata, BSN, RN, CNN
- Proper Planning and Networking are Key in Preparing for Disasters (pdf) by Mary Ann Gould, MSN, RN, CNN
- Surviving a 500-Year Flood (pdf) by Holly Fadness McFarland, MSN, RN, CNN
- Emergency and Disaster Planning: Patient Education and Preparation (pdf) by Elizabeth Howard, RN, CNN, and Karen Wiseman, MSN, RN, CNN
- Emotional Trauma Associated with Renal Disease and Natural Disasters (pdf) by Martha Jean McClellan, MDiv, BA
Pandemic Flu
- United Sates Government Response To Bird Flu Pandemic Information
- White House Implementation Plan for Response to Bird Flu Pandemic
- Greater New York Hospitals Association (GNYHA) Pandemic Flu Information
- New York State Department of Health Influenza Pandemic Informatio
Radiation
Hurricanes
- NYC Office of Emergency Management Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder
- Hurricane Emergency Dialysis
- Hurricane Preparedness Page
- CDC Recovery from Katrina and Other 2005 Hurricanes
Other
- Heat Tips For Special Needs Service Providers
- New York City Office of Emergency Management Disaster Preparedness Page
- Emergency Mental Health Resources for CKD Patients
- Managing Diabetes During a Disaster: 6 Steps to Safety
Resources
- American Red Cross
- FDA Advice to Follow when Reopening Hemodialysis Clinics after Restoration of Power and Water
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- National Weather Service for New York City/Upton, NY
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Email Update Subscription Center
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Medical Reserve Corps Center
- Corporate Emergency Access System
- HIPAA Privacy Rule: Disclosures for Emergency Preparedness - A Decision Tool
- Dialysis Facility Compare Website
- ESRD Forum of ESRD Networks
- US Department of Homeland Security
FDA Alerts
Product Recall
- Cellcept Advisory - August 2009
- Acetaminophen Drops Recall
- Male Enhancement Drug Recall
- Male Enhancement Drug Recall
- Insulin Pump Recall
- Stealth Dietary Supplement Recall
- Respirator Recall
- Food Recall
Safety Alerts
- Arthroscopic Shavers
- Varenicline (marketed as Chantix) and Bupropion (marketed as Zyban, Wellbutrin, and generics)
- Early Communication About Safety of Lantus
- Antiepileptic Drug Alert
- Risk of Burns During MRI Scans
- CellCept Alerts:
- Important Prescribing Information
- Medication Guide
Page last modified: February 3, 2012