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Pediatric Firearm Violence in America
2024
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,
· George Washington University,
· Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
This article highlights the serious issue of gun violence affecting children. It describes how firearms are the leading cause of death for kids and provides …
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Healthcare Utilization After Nonfatal Firearm Injuries
2024
· Vanderbilt University,
· Medical University of South Carolina,
· George Washington University
This article describes how young people in the US who survive gun injuries face more health problems. It uses a method called propensity score matching …
Marburg
This webpage describes Marburg virus disease (MVD), a rare but severe illness similar to Ebola. Symptoms include fever, headache, and rash, with death often occurring …
Spills Basics
The document is part of the NETEC Resource Library. It describes how to safely clean up spills in healthcare settings. It advises checking personal protective …
Handle with Care: Special Pathogen Waste Management
The video describes a webinar on handling special pathogen waste. The NECH network helps U.S. health systems prepare for pathogens with 13 regional centers. Experts …
Joint Commission Standards for High Consequence Infectious Disease (HCID) Infection Control Resources
This website describes the Joint Commission's standards for controlling infections from high consequence infectious diseases (HCID). The focus is on ensuring safety and preparedness in …
Prehospital Recognition and Management of Pediatric Sepsis: A Qualitative Assessment
2023
· Nationwide Children's Hospital,
· The Ohio State University,
· University of Colorado,
· George Washington University
This article is about recognizing and managing sepsis in children before they reach the hospital. It describes how early detection can save lives but is …
Patient-Driven Resource Planning of a Health Care Facility Evacuation
2013
· George Washington University
This article describes how hospitals can plan for evacuations by focusing on patient needs. It explains that some patients need more help during an evacuation, …
Mpox in 2024: Updates and Considerations for Frontline Staff.
NETEC has released a new free online CE course. During this session, you will gain valuable insights from leading experts on the current landscape of …
Assessing Hospital Preparedness: Comparison of an On-Site Survey With a Self-Reported, Internet-Based, Long-Distance Tabletop Drill
2013
· State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University,
· George Washington University
This study compares hospital preparedness using two methods: an on-site survey and a self-reported, internet-based drill. It describes how hospitals often underreport their surge capacity …