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KCER:
KIDNEY COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE COALITION
Available
Resources and Types of Technical Assistance
There
are many types of KCER technical assistance available, including:
TOLL
FREE INFORMATION LINE
- KCER
hosts a kidney community toll-free emergency hotline for patients
/ providers at 888-33KIDNEY.
- In
the event of a disaster, this hotline would serve to connect
dialysis patients, their families, and healthcare providers
with kidney care resources.
EMERGENCY
LISTSERV
- In
the event of a large-scale emergency/disaster, Networks can
request that this resource be activated so that kidney community
responders can exchange critical status information via email.
- The
Listserv, tested quarterly, provides occasional announcements. Providers, government agencies, ESRD Networks, emergency management, kidney organizations, and disaster responders are encouraged to join the KCER listserv.
- To register for the Listserv, click here.
KIDNEY
COMMUNITY CONFERENCE CALLS
- The
KCER Coalition can host conference calls for national emergencies
and large disasters. Notices and dial-in information will be
posted on the website and on the KCER Hotline.
- The
KCER Hotline is 866-901-ESRD (866-901-3773). During non-emergency
times, a recorded message is available.
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This conference line is also available for use by individual
Networks for coordinating pre-disaster preparedness, emergency
response and recovery activities.
OPEN
/ CLOSED FACILITY STATUS
- KCER
is available to help Networks post the open / closed status
of facilities to www.dialysisunits.com.
- KCER
can also assist Networks in communicating provider operational
status to State Agencies, CMS and other appropriate stakeholders.
OTHER
RESOURCES & ASSISTANCE
- Help
identify “lessons learned” and share best practices.
- Provide
assistance with continuous quality improvement techniques to
address and update internal and community practices for disaster
readiness and response.
- Provide
emergency management education and training.
- KCER
has two traveling exhibit booths available for meetings/events.
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