In an emergency, the Network is required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to:
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
Clinical Resources:
New! Self-Care Tips for Staff During COVID-19
New! Support Group Tips for Facilities
New! Telehealth for ESRD Providers
New! SAMHSA Training and Technical Assistance Related to COVID-19
Guidance on Coronavirus Disease 2019 for Transplant Clinicians
Health and Human Services: Learn More about telehealth
ANNA: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-1) Information and Resources
Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network: Responding to COVID-19
SAMHSA's TTC Program: Compassion Fatigue and Behavioral Workforce Curriculum Infusion Package
American Society of Nephrology: Information for Screening and Management of COVID-19 in the Outpatient Dialysis Facility
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health America: Tools 2 Thrive Outreach Toolkit
Prevention Technology Transfer Network: Selfcare in a Selfless Field Presentation; Slides
Mental Health Technology Transfer Network COVID-19 Mental Health Resource
University at Buffalo: Developing Your Self Care Plan
SMI Adviser: Make Informed Decisions Related to COVID-19 and Mental Health
Mental Health Technology Transfer Network: Self Care Plan
CDC Resources:
Interim Additional Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients Suspected or COnfirmed COVID-19 in Outpatient Hemodialysis Facilities
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Print Resources
Healthcare Facilities: Preparing for Community Transmission
Coronavirus Disease 2019: Frequently Asked Questions
Dialysis Safety: Infection Prevention Tools
Communities, Schools, Workplaces and Events: Guidance for where you live, work, learn, pray and play
Sign Up for the CDC Newsletter
Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19): People who are at the highest risk for severe illness
Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19): Print Resources
How our facility is keeping patients safe from covid-19
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Keeping Patients on dialysis safe
Social Distancing
If you have these symptoms please see the front desk immediately
Please read before entering: symptoms
Priorities for testing patients with suspected covid-19 infections
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Current Emergencies
Coronavirus Waivers & Flexibilities
Additional Background: Sweeping Regulatory Changes to Help U.S. Healthcare System address COVID-19 Patient Surge
Relief from QIP-related Reporting Requirements Additional Bulletin (ESRD/NHSN pp. 9-10)
Relief for Clinicians, Providers, Hospitals and Facilities Participating Quality Reporting Programs in Response to COVID-19
ESRD Provider Telehealth and Telemedicine Toolkit
Medicare Telemedicine Health Care Provider Fact Sheet
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Partner Toolkit
New York State Department of Health
COVID-19 Information for Providers
Attention All Patients! STOP (Symptoms) Poster
STOP: No Visitors are Allowed At This Time Poster
Webinars
Renal Support Network (RSN) Zoom Room Meetings (Every Fourth Sunday from 5:30-7:30PM ET)
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
4/29 Greater New York Hospital Association: Managing Acute Kidney injury in the COVID-19 Patient SUrge Webinar Recording; Slides
Video Library
For questions or assistance, please contact us:
IPRO ESRD Network of New York Network 2
1979 Marcus Avenue Ste 105
Lake Success, NY 11042
Main Line: 516-209-5578
Patient Line: 1-800-238-3773
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Local Resources:
NYS Department of Health
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Nassau County Department of Health
Suffolk County Department of Health
Westchester Department of Health
National Resources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Public Health Emergency (ASPR)
Printable Resources:
ASN:Patient COVID-19 (Poster)
American Association for Kidney Patients (AAKP):CKD & COVID-19: What You Need to Know
Network Alerts:
5/27/2020 Non LDO Reporting Reminder
5/14/2020 Changed ICD Codes and CDC Updates
5/12/2020 Project America Strong Face Coverings
5/11/2020 Non LDO Reporting Reminder
05/05/2020 Updated CDC Guidance with Videos
5/04/2020 Updated ICD codes
4/21/2020 CDC Update and Webinars
4/16/2020 Updated Mask Guidance
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