July 2020: Weekly Patient Resources
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Dear Patients, Family Members, and Caregivers:
The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has become stressful for many people. You may find yourself overwhelmed with the amount of information coming out from multiple sources.
IPRO ESRD Network of New York would like to share some important patient education resources that might be helpful for you, your family, friends, caregivers or others in your community.
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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People Who are at Higher Risk for Severe Illness
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Everyone is at risk for getting COVID-19 if they are exposed to the virus. Some people are more likely than others to become severely ill, which means that they may require hospitalization, intensive care, or a ventilator to help them breathe, or they may even die. We learn more about COVID-19 every day, and as more information becomes available, CDC will continue to update and share information about risk for severe illness.
- OLDER ADULTS: Among adults, the risk for severe illness from COVID-19 increases with age, with older adults at highest risk. Severe illness means that the person with COVID-19 may require hospitalization, intensive care, or a ventilator to help them breathe, or they may even die.
- Risk for Severe Illness Increases with Age
- As you get older, your risk for severe illness from COVID-19 increases. For example, people in their 50s are at higher risk for severe illness than people in their 40s. Similarly, people in their 60s or 70s are, in general, at higher risk for severe illness than people in their 50s. The greatest risk for severe illness from COVID-19 is among those aged 85 or older.
- Underlying Medical Condition: People of any age with certain underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19:
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Immunocompromised state (Weakened Immune System) from solid organ transplant
- Obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 or higher)
- Serious heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Mental Health Resources
Combating Social Isolation, Stress, Anxiety, Telehealth and .....More!
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. However, these actions are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Coping with stress in a healthy way will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.
Stress during an infectious disease outbreak can sometimes cause the following:
- Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones, your financial situation or job, or loss of support services you rely on.
- Changes in sleep or eating patterns.
- Difficulty sleeping or concentrating.
- Worsening of chronic health problems.
- Worsening of mental health conditions.
- Increased use of tobacco, and/or alcohol and other substances.
Get immediate help in a crisis:
Find a healthcare provider or treatment for substance use disorder and mental health
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Network Educational Resources
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ESRD Network's
Grievance Committee
The
Grievance Committee
is an interdisciplinary group of renal professionals in the Network community. The Committee meets bi-monthly and provides feedback on grievance resources created for patients and providers; and provides insight and guidance to the Network related to grievances and access to care trends in New York state.
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ESRD Network's
Education Committee
The
Education Committee
collaborates with the Network on areas of education for the patient and provider community. This includes providing feedback, suggestions, ideas from the field, sharing and spreading Network initiatives. The Committee is composed of renal professionals and patients qualified to provide expertise and insights into the educational needs of the ESRD community.
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The IPRO ESRD Network of New York team is available to offer you support 24-hours, 7-days a week.
Please call our dedicated COVID-19 Hotlines. Patients: 516-209-5626 or Providers 516-209-5578
to discuss positive cases, concerns/needs, reporting questions, or to request support/resources.
We are also accessible to provide technical assistance or guidance during this public health emergency.
Visit the Network's website for up-to-date information on CMS and CDC guidelines, alerts, educational resources, and stakeholder webinars.
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IPRO ESRD Network of New York
1979 Marcus Avenue, Suite 105, Lake Success, NY 11042
Main:
516-209-5778 |
Fax:
516-326-8929
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