COVID-19 Dialysis & Transplant Patient Guide
We wanted to share a fantastic resource from the Transplant Research and Education Center regarding COVID-19 for transplant patients. Here is the link to the guide: https://exploretransplant.org/covid-19/
This guide was put together with the help of kidney and transplant educators and clinicians at UCLA, the Terasaki Institute of Biomedical Innovation (TIBI), and Health Literacy Media. Patients also submitted their questions, shared their experiences seeking care at this time, and provided input throughout the design process for this resource. Thank you to all who contributed!
The guide includes relevant information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as from kidney and transplant organizations including the American Society of Transplantation (AST), the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), and the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS).
Major topics covered include how to:
- Prevent getting and spreading COVID-19.
- Maintain your health and follow your kidney, dialysis, and transplant regimen.
- Monitor yourself for COVID-19 symptoms and get prepared if you need to act.
- Seek medical care if your health worsens.
- Stay calm and supported.
The guide and our website are updated weekly as new information becomes available. During a challenging and unprecedented time, we hope this patient-centered guide will help dialysis and transplant patients across the country.
We have also launched an educational campaign across our social media channels to help spread the word about our guide, and to provide digestible chunks of health information and tips based on the education. We would be delighted if you would join us in sharing about this resource on social media by re-sharing our announcement and any educational content that appeals to you or your audience. Stay tuned for engaging content over the coming weeks!
Social Media Accounts for Explore Transplant:
Instagram: @exploretransplant
Facebook: Explore Transplant
Twitter: @exploretxplant
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/19130338
