Children’s Mercy Kansas City
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We Care (Trauma-Informed Care)
This webpage explains how trauma-informed care is used to support children and families. It helps people who have experienced difficult or stressful events by understanding …
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Powering Families: A Learning Series from Children’s Mercy
This webinar series offers guidance to parents and families to support their children’s health and well-being. It covers important topics, including safety and mental health, …
Resources for Children with Complex Medical Needs
This webpage offers resources available for children who have complex medical needs. It lists programs, support services, and helpful links for families and caregivers. The …
Helping Kids Navigate Tragic Shootings at Schools and Other Events
This article explains how parents and caregivers can help children cope after tragic events like school shootings. It explains signs of stress or trauma to …
Step 4 - Safe Evacuation Plan
2023
· Texas Children's Hospital
The video describes how to prepare for a safe evacuation during a hurricane. It suggests having an evacuation plan and backup routes in case of …
The Prehospital Care of Children With Special Health Care Needs
This article discusses the growing number of children with special health needs, emphasizing the importance of tailored programs for their safe transportation and care. It …
Outbreak Response and Incident Management: SHEA Guidance and Resources for Healthcare Epidemiologists in United States Acute-Care Hospitals
2017
· University of Connecticut,
· Dalhousie University,
· Children's Mercy Kansas City,
· The University of Chicago Medicine,
· University of Illinois Chicago,
· Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)
This article guides healthcare epidemiologists in U.S. acute-care hospitals on handling outbreaks and managing incidents. It describes strategies and resources from the Society for Healthcare …
Apps for Providers - Children's Mercy
This page describes Children's Mercy Apps for Providers, which are tools designed to help healthcare providers manage and refer patients. These apps offer resources and …
Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) (Acute Vomiting and/or Diarrhea) Evidence-Based Guideline
2021
· Texas Children's Hospital
This guideline defines acute gastroenteritis (AGE) as loose stools or increased stool frequency, often with vomiting. It describes common causes like viruses and bacteria, highlighting …
Outside the Box and into Thick Air: Implementation of an Exterior Mobile Pediatric Emergency Response Team for North American H1N1 (Swine) Influenza Virus in Houston, Texas
This article describes the implementation of a mobile pediatric emergency response team during the H1N1 swine influenza outbreak at Texas Children's Hospital. The study focused …