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Dialysis Travel, What You Should Know<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

The summer season is right around the corner and it\u2019s an anticipated time for family connection and relaxation. Whether you\u2019re a new dialysis patient or looking to travel for the first time while on dialysis, it\u2019s important to start a checklist to make sure you can travel with confidence. If you\u2019re flying, traveling by car or train, this blog will be a useful guide to help you lay out your dialysis travel itinerary. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although traveling on dialysis can feel overwhelming, our team at Innovative Renal Care will be with you every step of the way. We believe the ability to travel and come together with family and friends for the holidays is essential for living fully. We\u2019ll answer common questions here, but if you have any others, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact us.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Preparing for Dialysis Travel\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re traveling soon, you may already have a destination in mind, your flight booked and stay accommodations set. But do you have dialysis accommodations? And how far in advance should you start making arrangements for treatment? Innovative Renal Care recommends you begin planning 4 to 6 weeks before your departure for dialysis treatments during your travel about. This lead time ensures that you complete the needed paperwork, your local care team is aware of your travel plans and you have a chair time scheduled at your destination.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You may also be wondering, \u201cWho should be involved in my travel plan?\u201d We recommend working with your local care team to help coordinate your care at a clinic at your destination. Be sure to include your nephrologist, dialysis nurse and social worker.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At Innovative Renal Care, we will work with your home clinic team to provide a seamless care experience and help you enjoy your vacation to the maximum! Planning well ahead gives your home clinic team and the destination clinic team time to send and receive treatment orders, lab work and insurance information so you receive proper treatment and support.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your Checklist for Dialysis During Travel\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Just like a checklist that you might make for packing, it\u2019s important to have a dialysis travel checklist in place as well. This list will help you stay on track with taking care of your health during travel. Here are some of the items that you should include:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n