Please use this online form to report if your facility has any PUI (persons being tested) or Positive Cases of COVID-19
• Work with Federal, State and local government agencies as needed to assist with patient safety and ensure dialysis facilities are prioritized to be open
• Assist with, track, and report patient access to treatment
• Report and publish the status of facility operations during emergency events
Upcoming Webinars
IPRO ESRD Network of New York
(ESRD Network 2)
Patient Hot Line:
800-228-ESRD (3773)
State DOH COVID-19 Hotline:
1-888-364-3065
Westchester County COVID-19 Resources webpage
Clinical Guidance
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)
3/26 CDC Recommendations and Policy Updates for Current Challenges in the Dialysis Setting Webinar Recording; Slides
3/10 COVID-19 Practical Experience and Updated Guidelines Webinar Recording; Slides
NY State DOH:
Guidance for Healthcare Providers webpage
Attention All Patients! STOP (Symptoms) Poster
STOP: No Visitors are Allowed At This Time Poster
Testing:
How to contact your local Department of Health webpage
New York City:
HAN #8 Emergency Supply Shortage and Testing Guidance link
Guidance for Healthcare Workers to Self Monitor link
Stop the Spread Poster link
Coronavirus Fact Sheet link
NYC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Webpage
• 3/10/2019 CDC Interim Additional Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 in Outpatient Hemodialysis Facilities link
• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Communication Resources link
• Resources for Health Care Facilities webpage
• FAQ for COVID-19 webpage
• Guidance for dialysis safety including infection prevention tools webpage
• Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities web page
• Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators webpage
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Current Emergencies web-page COVID-19
COVID-19 Flexibilities webpage
1135 Waiver and Rule Change FAQ
Temporary Regulatory 1135 Waivers Press Release
Relief from QIP-related Reporting Requirements Additional Bulletin (ESRD/NHSN pp. 9-10) here
Relief from QIP-related Reporting Requirements. Find the full CMS press release here
ESRD Provider Telehealth Toolkit
Telehealth Restrictions Removed Press Release and Links
CMS Virtual Toolkit to stay up-to-date on CMS materials available on COVID-19
Information for Patients
High Risk and Special Populations webpage
New York City ADVANCE WARNING SYSTEM
• Coronavirus Information, Tips and Resources
• A two-page fact sheet provided here
• A short flyer
Network Alerts:
4/3/2020 PPE Updates and Transportation
3/31/2020 CMS Waivers and Guidance
3/30/2020 New Guidance, Resources and Webinars
3/26/2020 Updated Guidance and ASN Webinar Recording
3/25/2020 CDC Checklist, Guidance and ASN Webinar#2
3/20/2020 NY "PAUSE" and NYC HAN Alert
3/19/2020 PPE & Recovery Guidance
3/17/2020 Telehealth Expanded
3/16/2020 Staff Mental Health Resources
3/13/2020 COVID-19 Steps to Prepare
3/12/2020 NYC NorthHelp COVID-19 Webinar
3/12/2020 Mandatory Reporting and ASN recording
3/10/2020 Updated Clinical Guidance and Webinars
3/9/2020 Mandatory Reporting if Impacted by COVID-19
3/9/2020 Updated Guidance and Resources
3/4/2020 NYC Resources to Prevent Community Spread
3/4/2020 updated resources
3/2/2020 guidance from CDC/ASN/DOH
2/26/2020 weekly call with status update
2/19/2020 CMS/DOH Required Infection Prevention Activities
Other Resources:
• ANNA COVID-19 Information and Resources link
reports on the experience in China with dialysis patients and COVID- 19 link
Compassion Fatigue and the Behavioral Health Workforce Curriculum Infusion Package
https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/immunization/information_system/providers/hpn_account_instructions.htm
Required Infection Prevention Activities
- DOH Current Information: The best source of information for providers is the Information for Providers button on the Coronavirus banner on the DOH main website page. link