TAMPA, Oct. 8,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita
Kidney Care, a leading provider of kidney care services, has
activated its emergency response plan in preparation for Hurricane
Milton's landfall in Florida.
DaVita's emergency response plans focus on proactively dialyzing
thousands of patients ahead of the storm in more than 150
centers.
"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
Florida centers, teammates and
patients are prepared, and we will be ready to serve any patients
in need once the storm passes."
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.
Media Contact:
Matthew
Clyburn
matthew.clyburn@davita.com
(860) 944-8653
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