DISASTER INFO
In the event of a disaster leaving the dialysis unit inoperable, the following procedures will be used.
In the event of a disaster making it difficult for you to come to your scheduled dialysis treatment, the following preparations may prevent missed treatments:
DISASTER CONTACTS:
The Renal Network: 1-800-456-6919
Comprehensive emergency guide for dialysis patients - https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/downloads/10150.pdf
City of Chicago emergency website - https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/oem/provdrs/alertchicago.html
Helpful information - https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/11-10-0807_IBD_disasterbrochure.pdfhttps://www.kidney.org/help
Emergency shelter locator - https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html
Kidney Community Emergency Response - https://www.kcercoalition.com/
DISASTER KIT
Keep your emergency supplies together. You may want to designate a box or some shelves for your emergency supply. Check and restock every 6 months.
What to have in case of a disaster or emergency:
Also, if you are diabetic:
If you have heart disease:
Emergency Food Shopping List
This list provides a 6 day supply of canned foods and water.
Use fresh foods as long as they are available.
3-Day Emergency Diet Plan
If you are diabetic, avoid the sweets in this diet plan. However, have some high sugar content foods like hard candies in case you go "low" with too little sugar in your body.
Please keep in mind that once opened, some of these items may be perishable. Always check to make sure that items have not spoiled before eating them.
DAY ONE (Add 4 oz. of water to take medicine)
Breakfast
Cereal and fruit:
1/2 cup milk or mix 1/4 cup evaporated milk with 1/4 cup
distilled water from sealed containers or disinfected water
1 box of cereal (single-serving) (No Raisin Bran)
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 can (2 oz.) canned peaches (drained)
Morning Snack
Vanilla wafers (5) or graham crackers (1 1/2 squares)
Sourballs (10)
Lunch
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich:
2 slices of bread
2 tbsp. peanut butter
2 tbsp. jelly
1/2 cup canned pears (drained)
4 oz. (1/2 cup) pre-made powdered fruit drink
Afternoon Snack
Marshmallows (10)
1/2 cup canned applesauce
Dinner
Chicken sandwich:
2 slices of bread
1/2 can (2 oz.) canned low sodium chicken
2 tbsp. mayonnaise
1/2 cup canned low sodium carrots (drained)
1/2 cup cranberry juice
Evening Snack
Jelly beans (10)
Vanilla wafers (5) or graham crackers (1 1/2 squares)
DAY TWO (Add 4 oz. of water to take medicine)
Breakfast
Cereal and fruit:
1/2 cup milk or mix 1/4 cup evaporated milk with 1/4 cup
distilled water from sealed containers or disinfected water
1 box of cereal (single-serving) (No Raisin Bran)
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 can (2 oz.) canned pear (drained)
Morning Snack
1/2 cup canned applesauce
Jelly beans (10)
Lunch
Chicken sandwich:
2 slices of bread
1/4 cup (1 oz.) canned low sodium chicken
1 tbsp. mayonnaise
1/2 cup pineapple (drained)
4 oz. (1/2 cup) pre-made powdered fruit drink
Afternoon Snack
Mints (10)
1/2 cup canned applesauce
Dinner
Tuna sandwich:
2 slices of bread
1/2 can (2 oz.) canned low sodium tuna
1-2 tbsp. mayonnaise
1/2 cup canned low sodium peas drained
1/2 cup cranberry juice
Evening Snack
Vanilla wafers (5) or graham crackers (1 1/2 squares)
Sourballs (10)
DAY THREE (Add 4 oz. of water to take medicine)
Breakfast
Cereal and fruit:
1/2 cup milk or mix 1/4 cup evaporated milk with 1/4 cup
distilled water from sealed containers or disinfected water
1 box of cereal (single-serving) (No Raisin Bran)
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 cup cherries (drained)
Morning Snack
Vanilla wafers (5) or graham crackers (1 1/2 squares)
Hard candies (10)
Lunch
Peanut butter and jelly/honey sandwich:
2 slices of bread
2 tbsp. peanut butter
2 tbsp. jelly or honey
1/2 cup canned peaches (drained)
4 oz. (1/2 cup) cranberry juice
Afternoon Snack
1/2 cup canned applesauce
Jelly beans (10)
Dinner
Salmon sandwich:
2 slices of bread
1/2 can (2 oz.) canned low sodium salmon
1-2 tbsp. mayonnaise
1/2 cup canned low sodium green beans drained
1/2 cup soft drink
Evening Snack
Vanilla wafers (5) or graham crackers (1 1/2 squares)
Marshmallows (10)
Circle Medical Management is an independent Medicare certified dialysis facility in Chicago. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of dialysis care with a focus on individualized treatment. We create treatment plans that ensure each patient has the best therapy for their specific medical conditions.
At Circle Medical Management we value integrity, compassion, teamwork, and responsibility. We are unique in the dialysis industry for our determination and success in remaining an independently owned and operated facility for nearly 30 years.
A few of the dialysis services Circle Medical Management offers include:
If you have further questions about our dialysis services, or would like to book an appointment, contact us today!
Circle Medical Management has a strong affiliation with Rush University Medical Center (RUMC).
We train patients and their families so that they can safely administer their own treatments at home.
In partnership with our nephrologists, we provide a comprehensive education session for patients with chronic kidney disease.