COVID-19 Coronavirus
During the current COVID-19 emergency, Comagine Health ESRD Network 18 is fully staffed, and business operations are not interrupted. If you are a patient, care partner or facility with a concern about COVID-19 please dial our ESRD Network COVID-19 Helpline.
ESRD Network 18 COVID-19 Helpline- 1 (800) 368-5804
COVID-19 PUI Facility Tracker: https://esrdnetwork18.org/machform/view.php?id=71828
How-To Video: Click Here
(DOES NOT APPLY to LDOs (Large Dialysis Organizations).
Only Independently owned facilities should submit this Form)
COVID-19 Resources
For Patient Resources, click here.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS Press Release: President Trump Expands Telehealth Benefits for Medicare Beneficiaries during COVID-19 Outbreak
CMS ESRD Provider Telehealth and Telemedicine Toolkit
CMS COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey – Dialysis Provider Self-Assessment
CMS Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention of COVID-19 in Dialysis Facilities Revised 3/30/2020
CMS COVID-19 Medicare Provider Enrollment Relief FAQs
CMS COVID-19 Quality Reporting Programs Guidance Memo
CMS ESRD QIP FAQs: Exceptions for Dialysis Facilities Affected by COVID-19 Revised 6/17/2020
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC Guidance for COVID-19 in Hemodialysis Facilities
CDC Clinical Care Guidance for Healthcare Professionals about COVID-19 Revised 05/03/2020
CDC Evaluating and Reporting Persons Under Investigation (PUIs) Revised 05/03/2020
CDC Criteria for Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19 (Interim Guidance) Revised 05/02/2020
CDC Special Considerations for Patients on Home Dialysis Revised 05/13/2020
National Coordinating Center (NCC)
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions by ESRD Patients English Version | Spanish Version
COVID-19 Mental Health Toolkit
COVID-19 Quickinars for Providers and Patients
CMS COVID-related survey/certification questions and waiver requests:
CMS QSOG Emergency Prep: QSOG_EmergencyPrep@cms.hhs.gov
Specific 1135 waiver requests for ESRD NW16 (Western Consortium*): ROSFOSO@cms.hhs.gov
Western Consortium: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, ND, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY and the Pacific Territories.
Setting up Non Medicare-certified Isolation Clinic: Review the COVID-19 Medicare Provider Enrollment Relief Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Supply/Resource Requests
CMS requires facilities to contact their local disaster management agency at least annually and as needed for support with restoration of services or to obtain medical resources such as PPE in the event of an disaster or emergency. Please refer to your county guidance for contact information.
Imperial County – Inyo County – Kern County – Kings County – Los Angeles County – Orange County – Riverside – San Bernardino County – San Diego County – San Luis Obispo County – Santa Barbara – Tulare County – Ventura County
State Guidance: Mandatory COVID-19 Reporting Suspected or Confirmed Cases
Other Resources:
Comagine Health: Helping Dialysis Staff Cope with COVID-19
NIDCD: Mask Info-graphic
NTDS: NTDS Coronavirus (Comprehensive list of resources, including all relevant CDC links)
SAMHSA: SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: 800.985.5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
FEMA: Community Emergency Response Team Training: Disaster Psychology
ASN and DPC webinar on COVID-19
Noridian Healthcare Solutions: Information on Billing Telehealth
Home Dialysis Central: How to Support Home Dialysis Patients During a Pandemic
ESRD Network 2 on COVID-19 and Compassion Fatigue: Powerpoint | Video
Patient Hotlines:
- DaVita: 800.400.8331
- Fresenius: 800.626.1297
- Additional patient hotlines: click here.
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