Disaster Preparedness for Dialysis Patients at Seattle Children’s Hospital

• 2023

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The document is about being ready for disasters if you or your child needs dialysis at Seattle Children’s Hospital. It describes how to prepare for emergencies like storms or earthquakes that might stop dialysis services. There are checklists for supplies and steps to follow if power goes out. Important phone numbers and a list of regional dialysis centers are included. It also advises keeping extra medicines and having an emergency diet plan ready. The hospital offers interpreter services, ensuring everyone can understand the information provided in case of an emergency.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Hemodialysis Units, Hospital; Hospitals, Pediatric; Kidney Diseases; Renal Dialysis

Institutions: Seattle Children's Hospital

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