Emergency Preparedness

Being prepared in the event of a disaster is important, especially for dialysis patients. This section has a number of resources to help you prepare.

Emergency Preparedness Information for Dialysis Patients booklet: For a full description of what to do during an emergency, please download this PDF document. We recommend printing a copy to have available in case a disaster occurs. This package includes forms that you can fill out to record important, personalized information that is useful to have during an emergency (e.g., your doctor’s contact information, details about your medications, etc.).

Below are forms from the Emergency Preparedness booklet that can be individually printed and filled out:

Planning for Disaster Patient Wallet Cards: A wallet card contains information for emergency responders and patients, including emergency renal diet info. See your healthcare provider to obtain one or print your own. (Make sure print settings are set to "actual size")

Emergency disconnect procedures for home dialysis patients. Print a copy of the emergency disconnect procedures for your machine:

Kidney Patient Emergency Information Forms

Kidney Patient Medication List Form: Keeping a record of all your medication, including the frequency and dose, will be helpful in an emergency. Take note of which medications are essential.

Kidney Patient Emergency Information Form: Record the contact information of a friend or family member who can be contacted in case you become injured or sick. Also include someone from another province, in case the emergency affects your contacts who live close by.

Kidney Patient Medical Condition and History Form: Record your medical history in case your need care from an emergency responder or doctor who is not familiar with your health status.

Kidney Patient Hemodialysis Information Form: Write down the details of your regular dialysis treatment. This information will be helpful if you need to receive dialysis at a different location.

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