Organization

There are currently eight Response Teams which focus on a certain area for preparedness and response activities. Response Teams are: Communications, Coordination of Staff and Volunteers, Facility Operations, Federal Response, Pandemic Preparedness, Patient Assistance, Patient / Provider Tracking, and Physician Placement and Assistance. Response Teams are tasked to meet bi-monthly, usually via teleconference. Response Teams post their activities and meeting minutes on this website.

Each Team's leadership is part of the Strategic Planning Committee, which is the steering committee for the Coalition. The Committee meets quarterly, via teleconference or in-person.

Under contract with CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services), FMQAI: The Florida ESRD Network serves as the administrative support lead for the Coalition. Contract Number HHSM-500-2006-NW07C.

KCER Staff:

Kelly Mayo, MS - Project Director

Lisa Hall, MSSW, LCSW- Community Services Coordinator

Sherilyn Burris, MPA, CEM- Emergency Management Specialist

Mary Fenderson, RN, CNN - Nephrology Nurse

Tamara Heron, BA- Administrative Assistant

KCER Core Administrative Group:

Glenda Payne, CMS Project Officer

Renee Dupee, CMS Government Task Leader