DaVita,
a division of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. (NYSE: DVA) and a leading
provider of kidney care services, today issued important emergency
response information and resources for dialysis patients, particularly
those affected by winter storm Nemo.
The Nor’easter affected 22 DaVita® centers in Connecticut. As of now all
centers have power and are operational. DaVita centers have also opened
their doors to patients of other providers; in the event that patients
cannot access their usual dialysis center they can call 1-800-400-8331
for assistance in finding a DaVita clinic to accommodate them.
“The most challenging issue we are dealing with at this point is
transportation,” said Tom Bradsell, DaVita emergency response team
manager. “Dialysis patients face complex obstacles when they are unable
to receive treatment. DaVita’s top priority is patient safety and we are
working with state and federal regulatory agencies to get the necessary
help for patients.”
DaVita teammates will continue to assess the storm’s impact, providing
patients with the most up-to-date information regarding their
treatments. Dialysis patients require treatments at least three times
per week and are at high risk during natural disasters and
weather-related emergencies.
In order to prepare for the unexpected, DaVita provided emergency
preparedness educational resources and recommended that all dialysis
patients create an emergency kit that includes:
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Emergency phone numbers for their doctors and dialysis center, as well
as contact information for a nearby dialysis center
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At least three days’ worth of medications, as well as a list of the
dosage amounts
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If diabetic, a week’s worth of supplies (syringes, insulin, alcohol
wipes, glucose monitoring strips, etc.)
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Access to clean water, food, a can opener, first aid supplies, and a
battery-operated flashlight and radio
Weather-related emergency resources are available on DaVita.com/services/emergency-services.
For additional questions, or for assistance during a weather-related
event, dialysis patients and caregivers are encouraged to call DaVita
Guest Services at 1-800-400-8331.
DaVita is a registered trademark of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
About DaVita
DaVita is the dialysis division of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., a
Fortune 500® company that, through its operating divisions, provides a
variety of health care services to patient populations throughout the
United States and abroad. A leading provider of kidney care in the
United States, DaVita delivers dialysis services to patients with
chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease. DaVita strives to
improve patients’ quality of life by innovating clinical care, and by
offering integrated treatment plans, personalized care teams and
convenient health-management services. As of September 30, 2012, DaVita
operated or provided administrative services at 1,912 outpatient
dialysis centers located in the United States serving approximately
150,000 patients. The company also operated 24 outpatient dialysis
centers located in five countries outside the United States. DaVita
supports numerous programs dedicated to creating positive, sustainable
change in communities around the world. The company’s leadership
development initiatives and social responsibility efforts have been
recognized by Fortune, Modern Healthcare, Newsweek and WorldBlu. For
more information, please visit DaVita.com.
