DaVita Activates Emergency Plan to Support Dialysis Patients Amid California Wildfires

DaVita Implements Emergency Plan Amid Southern California Wildfires As wildfires continue to spread across Southern California, DaVita, a leading provider of kidney care services, has initiated its emergency response strategy to safeguard patients and employees. This plan includes:

• Tracking the safety of patients and staff while assessing facility conditions in impacted areas and identifying secure shelter options.
• Relocating patients to alternative centers capable of providing dialysis treatment safely.
• Supplying patients with critical medical details, such as prescriptions, dietary guidelines, and fluid restrictions, to ensure they receive proper care if treated at a different location.
• Collaborating with other dialysis providers and healthcare organizations to maintain uninterrupted treatment for all patients.
• Offering dialysis services at operational centers to anyone in need.
• Installing air filtration systems in centers within affected regions.
• Conducting regular check-ins with local teams to coordinate safety measures for those impacted.

“Our highest priority remains the safety of our patients and teammates during this rapidly changing situation,” stated David Brown, Group Vice President at DaVita. “We are working diligently to keep centers operational and, in cases of temporary closures, continuously evaluating alternative locations with available capacity. We deeply appreciate the dedication of first responders as they work tirelessly to protect our communities.”

With over 80,000 Californians relying on dialysis—a vital treatment for those with end-stage kidney disease—DaVita encourages individuals in need of dialysis services to call 1-800-400-8331 for assistance in locating an open center. Patients and their families can also visit newsroom.davita.com for real-time updates on available DaVita centers. For urgent medical situations, please dial 9-1-1.

Emergency Preparedness for Dialysis Patients Individuals undergoing dialysis should prepare for emergencies by assembling a specialized kit that includes:

• Contact information for doctors and dialysis centers, along with details for alternate nearby facilities.
• A minimum three-day supply of medications and a list of prescriptions with dosage instructions.
• For diabetic patients, a week’s worth of essential supplies such as syringes, insulin, alcohol wipes, and glucose monitoring strips.
• At least three days’ worth of emergency food supplies.

Store these items in a portable bag or container for easy transport in case of evacuation. Regularly check and update the kit to ensure medications and supplies are not expired.

Click here to know more about Davita’s emergency preparedness.