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Find a Hospital: Texas Hospital Listing

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Facility Tools to Prepare Patients

- R is for Rx (Prescriptions). Keep a list of all medicines you take. Always have a week’s supply on hand.
- E is for E.R. Go to the emergency room if you have serious problems. Here’s a list to remind you.
- A is for access to people & places. Make a list of phone numbers most important to you.
- D is for diet & liquids. Keep safe supplies on hand. When you can’t go to dialysis, you can’t drink much at all!
- Y is for YOU! Make a plan with family, friends & neighbors to stay safe.

The R.E.A.D.Y packet is available for download here – English | Spanish

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Facility Emergency Preparedness & Communication Tools
Disaster Plan Checklist 2013
Emergency Preparedness for Dialysis Facilities – CMS
The Joint Commission Emergency Management Standards
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
United States Environmental Protection Agency: Drinking Water and Wastewater Resilience
CDC: Drinking Water Advisory Communication Toolbox
Boil Water Advisory
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!

KCER

Emergency Preparedness Checklist and Tips Poster – English | Spanish
Are You Prepared? – Flyer from the KCER Training & Exercise Committee
- Are You Prepared? Get Your Go-Bag Ready Now!
  - English and Spanish
Emergency Disconnect Procedure for In-Center Hemodialysis Patients
Additional Emergency Preparedness Resources

Prepare for Emergencies Now: Information to Get Ready. From Texas Ready.Gov

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The Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) Coalition: Information for the Healthcare Provider
Texas Department Health and Human Services (TDHHS)
- Texas Health and Human Service: End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facility Emergency Rule Exception Request
- Texas Regional Advisory Councils (RAC) for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)/COVID-19 Resources
  - Texas Public Health Regions
- State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) (formerly Transportation Assistance Registry (TAR))Patients can register for services by calling 2-1-1 from any landline or toll free at 1-877-541-7905
  - State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry online application
  - STEAR Assistance Flyer – English | Spanish
  - Texas Health and Human Services: 2-1-1 Texas Services

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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.