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Creating Trauma-Informed Systems
This webpage focuses on creating trauma-informed systems to better support individuals affected by trauma. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the impact of trauma and …
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Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event
This document explains how children of different ages react to traumatic events and offers ways to help them. Young children may feel helpless and regress …
The Impact of COVID-19 on Child Sex and Labor Trafficking
This two-page fact sheet describes how COVID-19 has affected child sex and labor trafficking. It explains that the pandemic made it easier for traffickers to …
How Pediatric Readiness can Impact Pediatric Trauma From Every Day to Mass Events
2025
· National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO),
· Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine,
· University of Texas at Austin,
· Harvard Medical School,
· George Washington University,
· Children's Hospital of Michigan,
· University of Louisville,
· University of South Carolina,
· University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,
· The Ohio State University
The article describes how being prepared to care for children in hospitals can make a big difference when kids are hurt, whether it’s from everyday …
Pediatric Readiness and Trauma Center Access for Children
2025
· National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO),
· University of California San Francisco,
· University of Pittsburgh,
· University of Texas at Austin,
· George Washington University,
· University of South Carolina,
· University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
The article describes how important it is for hospitals to be ready to care for children in emergencies, especially when they are hurt. It explains …
Advancing Prehospital Pediatric Readiness: Formation and Future Directions of the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project
2026
· National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO),
· University of Texas at Austin,
· George Washington University,
· University of South Carolina,
· University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,
· Baylor Scott & White Health
The article describes how a group called the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project was formed to help emergency medical services be better prepared to care for …
Establishing Quality Measures for the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project
2026
· George Washington University,
· University of Colorado,
· National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO),
· University of Nebraska Medical Center,
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center,
· Yale University
The journal article discusses a study to create standard measures to track and improve pediatric care before hospital arrival. Pediatric patients in emergency medical services …
Parent Tips for Helping Infants and Toddlers After Disasters
This document describes ways parents can help infants and toddlers after a disaster. It explains that young children may have trouble sleeping, eating, or being …
Parent Tips for Helping Preschool-Age Children After Disasters
This document describes ways parents can help preschool children after disasters. It explains that young kids may feel scared, confused, or act younger than their …
Tips for Adults After Disasters
This document describes ways adults can cope after a disaster. It gives tips for handling stress, anxiety, and trouble sleeping. It suggests using relaxation exercises, …