* Disaster Preparedness Quick Reference (Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma) updated 2/11/2010
* Arkansas Transportation Contact - Posted 2/11/2010
* Louisiana Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation Provider Information - Posted 2/11/2010
Disaster Planning Resources (2.1Mb - PDF)
Dialysis Facility Disaster Preparedness Poster (8.5 by 11)
Transplant Facility Disaster Prepardness Poster (8.5 by 11)
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Additional Renal Communities Disaster Prepardness Resources
Kidney Community Emergency Response Coalition
NRAA - Disaster Preparedness Information Center
The following information is being made available as a reference and resource in preparation for Tropical Storm (potential Hurricane). All of the 2008 Network 13 disaster preparedness materials have been made available to the dialysis and transplant providers in Louisiana as part of our annual disaster preparedness activities. Note that some of the information is historical and secondary to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (August/September 2005).
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES
Ike
Information will be posted as received at Network 13.
Gustav
2. CDC/Infection Control
3. Pharmaceutical Resources
Information will be posted as received at Network 13.
- File: Pharmacy and Provider Access During a Federal Disaster or Other Public Health Emergency Declaration POSTED 9/4/2008
- Link: Louisiana Health Care Review
- Information and Link: In addition, the Emergency Rx History was launched by the nation’s pharmacies in April 2007, to provide individuals who have been displaced by disasters or other kinds of emergencies with faster, safer access to prescription medications. Emergency Rx History allows licensed prescribers and pharmacists anywhere in the country to securely access information containing the prescription history of a patient from the affected area. Emergency Rx History reduces the risk of medication errors by making prescription information available to licensed caregivers when are where they are treating patients and residents. Emergency Rx History is a collaborative, public-service initiative made possible by the nation’s community pharmacies and the Pharmacy Health Information Exchange, operated by SureScripts. For more information about Emergency Rx History, please access SureScripts’ Website at: http://www.surescripts.com/
- Information and Link: In addition, health care organizations involved in the manufacturing, distribution and dispensing of pharmaceutical products have come together to announce the creation of Rx Response – a program designed to help support the continued delivery of medicines during a severe public health emergency. The partnership includes the American Hospital Association, American Red Cross, Biotechnology Industry Organization, Healthcare Distribution Management Association, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, National Community Pharmacists Association and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. For more information regarding Rx Response, please see their website at: http://www.rxresponse.com/.
4. Dialysis Unit Staffing Issues
5. Dialysis Unit / Patients Tools
6. Donations (Funds and Resources)
Information will be posted as received at Network 13.
7. Transplant Information Resources
Information will be posted as received at Network 13.
8. Mental Health Resources
Post Traumatic Stress Resource Links/Contact Information
Grief Resource Links
Depression Resource Links
9. Additional Information Resources
Information will be posted as received at Network 13.
Important Phone Numbers:
- Network 13 - Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma
Patients Use Only Phone #: 1.800.472.8664
Facility Emergency Phone #: 1.800.700.1196
- Network 6 - Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
Phone #: 1.800.524.7139
- Network 7 - Florida
Phone #: 1.800.826.3773
- Network 8 - Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee
Phone #: 1.877.936.9260
- Network 14 - Texas
Phone #: 1.877.886.4435
- Davita
Phone #: 1.800.400.8331
- Dialysis Clinic Inc. (DCI)
Phone #: 1.800.969.4438
- Dialysis Systems Inc. (DSI)
Phone #: 1.877.374.3375
- Fresenius Medical Care (FMC)
Phone #: 1.800.626.1297
- Baxter - Supply for PD patients -
Phone #: 1.800.284.4060 - After they say the office is closed, it gives a couple of options. A home patient should hit #1, then give their HOME phone number (this will bring up their info in Baxter’s computer). They will then be sent to an answering service where a live person will be able to take the information. The answering service will get the information to someone who will call the patient back and get supplies on their way as soon as possible.
- LOUISIANA MEDICAID HOTLINE
Toll Free Phone #: 1-888-342-6207
For additional information, please visit the Louisiana Medicaid Web site @ http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/?ID=92 POSTED 9/3/2008
LOCAL Louisiana Information and Resources: