MANDALUYONG CITY -- As the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) accelerates action to vaccinate more COVID-19 priority groups, the PRC Dialysis Center in Port Area, Manila has now fully vaccinated their 24 patients and their families. A total of 87 individuals were given their second dose of Sinovac.
"Together with the government, we must do all we can to protect people and save lives. Every day, no matter what happens, the Red Cross volunteers and staff stand ready as we battle against this deadly virus," said Sen. Richard Gordon.
Right now, the PRC Hemodialysis Center has 24 patients and is actively looking for more since the facility can accommodate up to 60 to 90 patients, depending on whether they are on a twice or thrice a week hemodialysis program. With its 15 state-of-the-art dialysis machines donated by Dr. Takao Suzuki, the chairperson of Tokushukai General Inc. Association, the PRC is offering the Good Samaritan Program to patients in need of hemodialysis treatment.
The following are the qualifications to avail of the Samaritan Program which are to be submitted to the Philippine Red Cross Hemodialysis Center in Port Area, Manila :
• Clinical Abstract
• Transfer/Endorsement Form or Transfer of Service
• Latest 3 Treatment Sheets from previous Dialysis Center
• CBC (latest, within 1 month)
• Hepa Profile (AntiHBS, HbsAg, Anti HCV)
• Latest Electrolytes (Creatinine, BUN, BUA, Albumin, SGPT, Sodium, Potassium, Ionized Calcium and Phosphorus)
• Latest Chest X-Ray
• Cardiac Clearance
• Certificate of Indigency
• Social Case Study Report
• Income Tax Report (ITR) - Self or Immediate Family (if applicable)
• Member Data Record (MDR)
• Latest Certificate of Philhealth Benefit Consumption
• 1 Photocopy of Valid ID of the patient
• Contact number of patient/relative (Mobile or Landline)
• Pantawid Beneficiary Certificate/ID (4 P's)
• COVID 19 TEST
The above lists are subject to the screening of the nephrologist and the classification of the social worker.
The Dialysis Center is operational on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday for 24 patients (3 shifts 3x a week). (Philippine Red Cross)
