Children’s Mercy Kansas City
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Talking to Kids About Tragedies
2019
· Children's Mercy Kansas City
This webpage describes how parents and caregivers can talk to kids about tragic events. It suggests being honest but using age-appropriate language, listening to children's …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Doffing High Level PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
The document explains how to safely remove high-level personal protective equipment (PPE). It describes the steps needed to take off PPE without spreading germs or …
Donning High Level PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
The document describes how to put on high-level personal protective equipment (PPE) safely. It describes the steps needed to wear PPE correctly, which helps protect …
Children and Natural Disasters: How to Talk to Your Kids
This 35-minute webinar, one of a series in response to flooding in Nebraska, discusses how natural disasters affect children. It describes the physical and emotional …