New Patient Resources on Bivalent COVID Vaccinations:
COVID-19 Bivalent Booster - Dialysis Patient Fact Sheet (English) from The Forum of ESRD Networks
COVID-19 Bivalent Booster - Dialysis Patient Fact Sheet (Spanish) from The Forum of ESRD Networks
Additional Resources:
Long-COVID Self Care Toolkit The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in five people who get COVID-19 have lingering symptoms, some of which are severe. Much like the virus itself, the medical community continues to learn more about the condition, commonly referred to as long COVID. Alliant Health Solutions created an easy-to-follow self-care toolkit for patients with the most recognized symptoms and self-care and advocacy recommendations. Download the toolkit to print or share with others.
Long-COVID Infographic/Education Resources The NCRN website features a brief video and handouts about long COVID, with easy to understand infographics ready to print and display in facilities.
Immunization Trivia Kit Alliant Health Solutions developed an immunization trivia kit for seniors with questions, answers, explanations and ideas for use. This is a fun and educational resource to engage with patients. This kit focuses on the various immunizations needed to stay healthy, but could be adapted by your team to educate on a variety of dialysis topics.
A Dialysis Patient Lives Here sign for patients to post at home
A Transplant Patient Lives Here sign for patients to post at home
Where to Find Credible Information about COVID-19
The Kidney Hub: information from the ESRD National Coordinating Center on COVID-19
Re-Opening America: What Patients Should Know About Seeking Healthcare also available in Spanish.
Coronavirus Disease 2019: Keeping Patients on Dialysis Safe: This handout is for patients on dialysis to learn more about what COVID-19 means for their daily activities and their dialysis treatments
Maintaining Emotional Balance in an Unbalancing Time: Responding to hard questions and emotional distress about COVID-19 from dialysis patients or their families
Guidance on Prescriptions from HealthCare Ready