ESRD Networks continue collaboration for tropical weather threats

The KCER Coalition is continuing daily communication with ESRD Networks, CMS, providers, and key stakeholders in the kidney community for the impact of Gustav and the threat of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Hanna.

The KCER website has been updated with information to include helpline numbers and information for Hanna.

As always, everyone should monitor conditions through the National Hurricane Center, your local weather service office, your local emergency management agency, and local news media for information specific to your area.

www.kcercoalition.com

Kidney Community Collaborates for Gustav

End Stage Renal Disease Networks in the Gulf Coast are communicating daily with the KCER Coalition, CMS, and other stakeholders to ensure kidney community issues are addressed for Hurricane Gustav.

As of 5pm (EST), Gustav was 215 miles south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River, heading northwest at about 18 miles per hour. Gustav is a Category 3 hurricane with winds of 115 mph. There is an increased threat for storm surge, tornadoes, and locally heavy rainfall.

Patients and providers are encouraged to contact their dialysis provider hotline and ESRD Network for information or assistance.

* DaVita: 800-400-8331 (operational 24/7)
* Fresenius: 800-626-1297 (operational 24/7)
* DCI Donor Hotline/Transient Patients: 800-969-4438

ESRD Network 13 (Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas): 800-472-8664
ESRD Network 14 (Texas): 877-886-4435
ESRD Network 8 (Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee): 877-936-9260 (Patients only) 601-936-9260