Join Us For ESRD Emergency Preparedness & Response Training on January 8, 2024

 

To: All Kidney Dialysis Facilities (ESRDs) From: Greg Schlosser, Branch Chief, Health Facility Education & Quality Branch Please join CDPHE’s Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division, CDPHE’s Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response, and ESRD Network 15 for a virtual ESRD Emergency Preparedness and Response Training on January 8, 2024 from 1:00-3:00 PM.  Register Here (required) Training Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83582230159?pwd=QXpZMjh4dDkzakZHSXZ6M2t3K3gxUT09 Meeting ID: 835 8223 0159  AGENDA ESRD Emergency Preparedness and Response Training  1:00 - 1:40 PM Review Federal and State Emergency Preparedness and Response Requirements  What do the Federal and State requirements say?  Emergency evac kits, appropriate way to exit facility; training on plan and disconnection  Patient Education: How to Connect with ESRD During Emergency  Facility Continuity of Operations Plan - back-up communications, staff, leadership, decision making in emergencies Drill/exercise cadence Agreements with alternate facilities for contingency plans, transportation  Review Survey Protocol  Protocol during recertification surveys. What does a survey look like - what is reviewed, what is requested? -  1:40 - 2:00 PM Network 15 and Emergency Response  2:00-2:30 PM State Response (System of Support)  Review Emergency Diagram  HFEMSD Notification of Emergency  Collaboration with OEPR for medical emergencies Local/regional/state level response  Guidance for response plan State response processes: Build your plans, ask for TA, have a plan on how to communicate up and know how you will get communications from higher levels Outline response expectations.  Questions 2:30 PM For further information or questions, please contact Melanie.Roth-Lawson@state.co.us