Florida Kidney Disaster Coalition

Upcoming Meetings:
Thursday June 16, 2011
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Conference Call

Corner

Mission Statement: To establish and facilitate partnerships that provide a
framework for disaster readiness and continuity of care for the renal community

Continuing Education

  • All-Hazards I: Identifying and Preparing for Potential Emergencies and Disasters
    This course provides an introduction to disasters, how to identify them, how they can impact a community, and how to prepare and respond to them. Dialysis and transplant facilities can use these courses to orient their staff to disaster basics and assist facilities in developing patient education materials on disaster preparedness. Note this link will take you to the FMQAI continuing education website. You will be required to create an account in order to take the course and recieve 1.0 CEU.
  • All-Hazards II: Conditions for Coverage and Emergency Preparedness
    The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the Conditions for Coverage relating to emergency preparedness, and offer options for dialysis facilities to incorporate resources into their disaster plans. Note this link will take you to the FMQAI continuing education website. You will be required to create an account in order to take the course and recieve 1.0 CEU.
  • Caring for ESRD Patients in a Disaster
    This course provides an overview of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and the treatment options available for ESRD patients: hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and transplant. Additionally, this course addresses the fundamental assessment of ESRD patients in an emergency situation, including discussion of diet and fluid considerations. Note this link will take you to the FMQAI continuing education website. You will be required to create an account in order to take the course and recieve 1.0 CEU.



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