Ready in 3 for Individuals on Dialysis is part of the overall Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Ready in 3 emergency preparedness project. This area of the site is specifically tailored to the needs of people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). In the event that dialysis centers are closed or have limited staffing during an emergency, individuals can use these basic self-care tips to shelter-in-place for three to ten days.
The Ready in 3 for Individuals on Dialysis outlines the information and supplies that should be included in preparedness plans for individuals with ESRD. A detailed three-day diet plan describes meals and snacks that can limit the amount of wastes in the blood if an individual is unable to access dialysis services. A form prompts people with ESRD to record their diagnoses and other conditions, usual treatment, prescription dialyzer and drug information, usual dialysis center and alternatives, transport needs, physician information, providers of local utilities, and current medications for diabetes and/or heart disease. A detailed emergency kit checklist, intended as a supplement to general personal preparedness lists, may help individuals prepare for a short-term emergency diet.
The web site is noteworthy, because it addresses the needs of individuals with specific medical and dietary requirements while giving them the tools they need to preserve their health if they cannot access services for a short time. The checklist and dietary plan may be excellent resources for government agencies or dialysis centers that wish to help prepare ESRD patients for emergencies. It should be noted that the site is not a substitute for medical advice or direction.
