DaVita Prepares Thousands of Dialysis Patients for Hurricane Milton
DaVita Kidney Care has activated its emergency response plan in preparation for Hurricane Milton's landfall in Florida. The company is proactively dialyzing thousands of patients ahead of the storm in over 150 centers. DaVita's priorities are safety and continuity of care for approximately 50,000 Floridians who receive dialysis treatment.
Local teammates are providing patients with medical information and evacuation details. DaVita is coordinating with other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care and will track patient transfers. Patients and families can visit DaVita's newsroom for center closure updates or call DaVita Guest Services for assistance.
The company emphasizes the importance of emergency preparedness for kidney patients, recommending an emergency kit with essential items such as medication, medical supplies, and emergency contact information.
DaVita Kidney Care ha attivato il suo piano di risposta all'emergenza in preparazione all'arrivo dell'uragano Milton in Florida. L'azienda sta dializzando proattivamente migliaia di pazienti prima della tempesta in oltre 150 centri. Le priorità di DaVita sono la sicurezza e la continuità delle cure per circa 50.000 floridiani che ricevono un trattamento di dialisi.
I collaboratori locali forniscono ai pazienti informazioni mediche e dettagli sulle evacuazioni. DaVita sta coordinando con altri fornitori di assistenza sanitaria per garantire la continuità delle cure e seguirà i trasferimenti dei pazienti. I pazienti e le famiglie possono visitare la sala stampa di DaVita per aggiornamenti sulle chiusure dei centri o contattare i Servizi Clienti DaVita per assistenza.
L'azienda sottolinea l'importanza della preparazione all'emergenza per i pazienti renali, raccomandando un kit d'emergenza con articoli essenziali come farmaci, forniture mediche e informazioni di contatto d'emergenza.
DaVita Kidney Care ha activado su plan de respuesta a emergencias en preparación para el impacto del huracán Milton en Florida. La compañía está dializando proactivamente a miles de pacientes antes de la tormenta en más de 150 centros. Las prioridades de DaVita son la seguridad y la continuidad de la atención para aproximadamente 50,000 floridanos que reciben tratamiento de diálisis.
Los compañeros locales están proporcionando a los pacientes información médica y detalles de evacuación. DaVita está coordinando con otros proveedores de atención médica para asegurar la continuidad de la atención y seguirá los traslados de pacientes. Los pacientes y sus familias pueden visitar la sala de prensa de DaVita para actualizaciones sobre el cierre de centros o llamar a los Servicios al Cliente de DaVita para asistencia.
La compañía enfatiza la importancia de la preparación ante emergencias para pacientes renales, recomendando un kit de emergencia con artículos esenciales como medicamentos, suministros médicos e información de contacto de emergencia.
DaVita Kidney Care는 플로리다에서 허리케인 밀턴의 상륙에 대비하여 비상 대응 계획을 활성화했습니다. 이 회사는 폭풍 전 150개 이상의 센터에서 수천 명의 환자를 사전 투석하고 있습니다. DaVita의 우선사항은 안전과 치료의 연속성입니다 약 50,000명의 플로리다주 주민들이 투석 치료를 받고 있습니다.
지역 팀원들이 환자에게 의료 정보와 대피 세부 사항을 제공하고 있습니다. DaVita는 치료의 연속성을 보장하기 위해 다른 의료 제공자와 협력하고 있으며 환자 이동을 추적할 것입니다. 환자와 가족은 DaVita의 뉴스룸을 방문하여 센터 폐쇄 업데이트를 확인하거나 DaVita 고객 서비스에 연락하여 도움을 받을 수 있습니다.
회사는 신장 환자를 위한 비상 준비의 중요성을 강조하며, 약물, 의료 용품 및 비상 연락처 정보를 포함한 필수 품목을 갖춘 비상 키트를 권장합니다.
DaVita Kidney Care a activé son plan d'urgence en préparation de l'impact de l'ouragan Milton en Floride. L'entreprise dialyse de manière proactive des milliers de patients avant la tempête dans plus de 150 centres. Les priorités de DaVita sont la sécurité et la continuité des soins pour environ 50 000 Floridiens qui bénéficient d'un traitement par dialyse.
Les équipes locales fournissent aux patients des informations médicales et des détails sur les évacuations. DaVita coordonne avec d'autres prestataires de santé pour assurer la continuité des soins et suivra les transferts de patients. Les patients et leurs familles peuvent visiter la salle de presse de DaVita pour des mises à jour sur les fermetures de centres ou appeler les services aux invités de DaVita pour obtenir de l'aide.
L'entreprise souligne l'importance de la préparation aux urgences pour les patients rénaux, en recommandant un kit d'urgence avec des articles essentiels tels que des médicaments, des fournitures médicales et des informations de contact d'urgence.
DaVita Kidney Care hat seinen Notfallplan aktiviert, um sich auf den Landfall von Hurricane Milton in Florida vorzubereiten. Das Unternehmen dialysiert proaktiv Tausende von Patienten in über 150 Zentren vor dem Sturm. Die Prioritäten von DaVita sind Sicherheit und Kontinuität der Versorgung für etwa 50.000 Floridianer, die eine Dialysebehandlung erhalten.
Ortsansässige Teammitglieder stellen den Patienten medizinische Informationen und Evakuierungsdetails zur Verfügung. DaVita koordiniert mit anderen Gesundheitsdienstleistern, um die Kontinuität der Versorgung sicherzustellen, und wird die Patientenübertragungen verfolgen. Patienten und Familien können die Nachrichtenübersicht von DaVita besuchen, um Informationen zu Schließungen der Zentren zu erhalten, oder DaVita Gästeservices für Unterstützung kontaktieren.
Das Unternehmen betont die Bedeutung der Notfallvorbereitung für Nierenpatienten und empfiehlt ein Notfallkit mit wesentlichen Artikeln wie Medikamenten, medizinischen Vorräten und Notfallkontaktinformationen.
- Proactive emergency response plan activated for Hurricane Milton
- Coordinating with other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care
- Providing essential medical information and support to patients
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"Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment, and our patients face unique challenges during weather emergencies like Hurricane Milton," said Priya Sequeira, senior vice president at DaVita. "Our top priorities are safety and continuity of care. We are working diligently to ensure our
DaVita's local teammates have been providing patients with relevant medical information – including prescription, dietary instructions and fluid restrictions – should they need to dialyze at a different center. Approximately 50,000 Floridians currently receive dialysis treatment.
"It's essential for patients on dialysis to have a comprehensive emergency plan in place, including backup plans for treatment and medications," said Dr. William Paxton, group medical director at DaVita. "Communication with caregivers and understanding local resources will greatly impact their ability to stay safe and manage their health through Hurricane Milton."
DaVita is communicating evacuation information to patients and coordinating with other dialysis and health care providers to help ensure continuity of care for all patients. DaVita will help track where patients will be transferred and hold regularly scheduled check-ins with local teams to help coordinate the safety of those who are impacted.
In the coming days, patients and their family members can visit https://newsroom.davita.com/2024-Hurricane-Milton-Updates for information on center closures during this emergency. Dialysis patients may call DaVita Guest Services at 1-800-400-8331 for help locating dialysis centers and scheduling treatment. If in need of urgent medical care, dial 9-1-1.
Emergency Preparedness for People with Kidney Disease
Kidney patients on dialysis should add several items to their emergency kit that will help meet their needs if an emergency happens. The kit should include the following:
- Emergency phone numbers for doctors and dialysis centers, including alternate nearby dialysis centers
- At least three days' worth of any medicines needed as well as a list of medicines and the dosage amount
- For patients with diabetes, a week's worth of supplies (syringes, insulin, alcohol wipes, glucose monitoring strips)
- At least three days' worth of emergency food
Place these items in a container or bag that can be carried easily if evacuated or moved from home. Rotate the emergency kit's stock to make sure supplies are not past their expiration dates.
For more information on emergency preparedness, visit https://www.davita.com/education/ckd-life/emergency-preparedness-for-people-with-kidney-disease.
About DaVita Inc.
DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a health care provider focused on transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients globally. As a comprehensive kidney care provider, DaVita has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for more than 20 years. DaVita cares for patients at every stage and setting along their kidney health journey—from slowing the progression of kidney disease to helping to support transplantation, from acute hospital care to dialysis at home. As of June 30, 2024, DaVita served approximately 265,100 patients at 3,124 outpatient dialysis centers, of which 2,672 centers were located in the United States and 452 centers were located in 13 other countries worldwide. DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality, and worked collaboratively to propel the kidney care industry to adopt an equitable and high-quality standard of care for all patients, everywhere. To learn more, visit DaVita.com/About.
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