CHINESE Be Prepared Emergency Handout for Dialysis Patients

CHINESE Emergency Preparedness

Emergencies such as natural disasters can present with transportation issues or other unforeseen circumstances which disrupt access to dialysis treatments. As such, it is crucial for dialysis patients to have an emergency plan in order to:

• Optimize nutrition
• Continue proper medical management (especially with diabetes)
• Maintain fluid and blood pressure balance
• Prevent hyperkalemia or other mineral imbalances
• Prevent food poisoning

KNI’s “Emergency Preparedness” handout presents easy and practical smart steps to keep our patients safe and well in an emergency, featuring:

• Easy to understand instructions and visuals illustrating both items to avoid AND items to have on hand
• Tips to avoid food poisoning
• Fillable “Emergency Reminder” half-sheets with important emergency numbers to keep on hand

As dietitians, it is our responsibility to empower our dialysis patients to take control of their health and safety during unexpected situations. Being prepared for emergencies can prevent a dialysis-related emergency.

This handout is now available in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Chinese!