We Stand Together During Hurricane Harvey
As Southeast Texas continues to deal with the impact of Hurricane Harvey, our response teams are working around the clock tosupport patients and colleagues Ģý ensuring their safety and essential care.
ĢýOur Disaster Response Team mobilized well before the storm hit to ensure plans for continuity of care for our patients, and support and safety for our employees,Ģý saidBobLoeper, vice president of Strategic Project Managementand head of the Disaster Response Team.ĢýWe are contacting all of our patients and conducting well visits Ģý in some cases by boat, duck boat or high water vehicleĢý toassesstheir needs, andweĢýve arranged for temporary housing and support services forour employeesimpactedby the storm.Ģý
Our Disaster Response Team has also established a pair of command centers in theimpactedarea where we willmake resourcesavailable for our teams: generators, fuel, bottled water, medicine, food, transportation, dog food, scrubs, and even campers for temporary housing. These pop-up campgrounds have been the backbone of our disaster response efforts in the pastĢý for tragedies like Hurricane Katrina Ģýand weĢýre taking all measures to be sure we have local support inplace.
ĢýIt is always incredible to see the team come together in times like this,Ģý saidBill Valle, chief executive officerof Ģý North America.ĢýWe have employees traveling to Southeast Texas from all around the United States tosupport patients and their Ģý Family. IĢým fortunate to lead such a dedicated team of healthcareprofessionals.Ģý
If you are a dialysis patient affected by Hurricane Harvey, please contact ourDisaster Response Team at 1-800-626-1297.
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