Katrina

[wir5]

I have been listening to all of the horror going on as a result of Katrina. CNN has briefly mentioned that there are many dialysis patients who have not had treatments for many days, and I wonder if anyone has heard plans for resolution of this problem? I would think that the nearest clinics with power could run twenty-four hour shifts with adequate staffing. I would like to know if such clinics would be looking for temporary staff to help in the crisis. Does anyone have any knowledge of this? Thanks, M

[nosonew, BSN, RN]

I have been listening to all of the horror going on as a result of Katrina. CNN has briefly mentioned that there are many dialysis patients who have not had treatments for many days, and I wonder if anyone has heard plans for resolution of this problem? I would think that the nearest clinics with power could run twenty-four hour shifts with adequate staffing. I would like to know if such clinics would be looking for temporary staff to help in the crisis. Does anyone have any knowledge of this? Thanks, M

I heard that ALL dialysis units in the area did their best to move their patients elsewhere PRIOR to the hurricane. Of course, as you know, we can't force our patients to do anything. I am sure all outside HD units will take any and all...although currently..without hemo for a week or so, they are all likely currently hospitalized for acute daily dialysis.