Below are links for information on COVID-19. If you need COVID19 assistance, the ESRD Network is the point of contact. Questions that cannot be addressed at the Network level will be immediately forwarded to the appropriate next level contact.

• CDC Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Dialysis Information
• CDC COVID-19 Guidance: Special Considerations for Patients on Home Dialysis
• 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Medicare Provider Enrollment Relief Frequently Asked Questions
• CDC Coronavirus Information
• American Society of Nephrology Coronavirus Information
• Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) Coalition Coronavirus Information
• Johns Hopkins Coronavirus mapping
• CMS COVID-19 Quality Reporting Guidance Memo (see page 9 for ESRD QIP)
• CMS Recommendations to Re-Open Health Care Systems in Areas with Low Incidence of COVID-19
• Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control FAQs for COVID-19 (Updated April 19)
• COVID-19 Email Phishing Against US Healthcare Providers
• ANNA COVID-19 Surge Support – A Resource from the American Nephrology Nurses Association
• MSDH Guidance for Discontinuation of Isolation and Transmission-Based Precautions in Patients with COVID-19
• Four Tips for Integrating Telehealth Into Nephrology Practices
• COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers
• ASPR TRACIE Novel Coronavirus Resources
• Transplant and Prescription Resources
• ASN COVID-19 Toolkit for Nephrology Clinicians: Preparing for a Surge
• Talking to Patients About the Safety of the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
• Effective April 23, 2021, CDC and FDA recommend that use of the Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen (J&J/Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine resume in the United States
• ESRD NCC COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit

Patient Resources

• COVID-19 Symptom Checker
• COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions by ESRD Patients
• Re-opening America: What Patients Should Know About Seeking Healthcare – (English version) – (Spanish version)
• Living Well During COVID-19: How to Cope and Manage Your Emotions – DPC Webinar
• Mental Health Management During COVID-19 – AAKP Webinar recording
• The Kidney Hub – NCC created web tool that helps people find resources created by patients, for patients. The website includes patient and provider resources and events to inform and educate the ESRD community.
• Network 8 COVID-19 Patient Newsletter – May 2020
• Network 8 COVID-19 Patient Newsletter (Spanish) – May 2020
• 5 Urgent Reminders About COVID-19 for Individuals on Dialysis (English version) – (Spanish version)
• Patient Safety Tips for Dialysis Transportation During the COVID-19 Outbreak (English version) – (Spanish version)
• Patient Empowerment Strategies for Dealing with COVID-19 (Engish version) – (Spanish version)
• Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) Coalition Coronavirus Information
• American Association of Kidney Patients
• Use of Cloth Face Covering to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
• Cloth Face Coverings: Questions and Answers
• Online Patient Support Groups
• Renal Support Network Hopeline
• American Kidney Fund: Coping with Stress and Anxiety
• SAMHSA: Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health
• NKF Patients Helping Patients
• National Alliance on Mental Illness: Resource Guide
• Dialysis Patient Depression Toolkit
• The Doctor Will See You Now: Telemedicine Makes It Easy
• ESRD NCC – Patient Quickinars
• Using Telehealth to Visit With Your Doctor
• Online Support Groups
• Staying Safe in Multigenerational Households (English version) – (Spanish version)
• Where to Find Credible Information