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Characteristics Associated With Presence of Pediatric Mental Health Care Policies in Emergency Departments
2021
· Oak Ridge Institute for Science Education,
· University of Utah,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· University of Michigan,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University,
· Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
This journal article describes how some emergency departments have special rules or policies to help children with mental health needs. The study looks at what …
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Improving Pediatric Preparedness Performance Through Strategic Partnerships
2012
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Northwestern University,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
This commentary discusses how strategic partnerships between the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) improved pediatric preparedness …
A Skill Set for Supporting Displaced Children in Psychological Recovery After Disasters
2017
· University of Oklahoma,
· Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,
· National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN),
· George Washington University
This review examines intervention practices for helping displaced children, adolescents, and families after natural disasters. It emphasizes enhancing youth resilience, building social connections, and coping …
Establishing a Hospital Response Network Among Children’s Hospitals
2017
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University
This article discusses the importance of establishing a collaborative response network among children's hospitals where they can share best practices, enhance preparedness for high-consequence pathogens, …
Navigating the Intersection Between Medical Complexity and Mental Health in the Emergency Department
2023
· Northwestern University,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· University of Colorado,
· Children's Hospital Colorado,
· OPENPediatrics
The podcast episode features a discussion on the challenges faced by children with medical complexity and mental health issues in emergency departments. It describes a …
Hospital Ward Adaptation During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A National Survey of Academic Medical Centers
2020
· University of California San Francisco,
· Northwestern University,
· University of Pennsylvania,
· Vanderbilt University,
· The University of Chicago Medicine,
· Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
This journal article is about how hospitals changed their wards during the COVID-19 pandemic. It describes a survey of academic medical centers across the country …
Medical Device Design Flaws for Children With Medical Complexity at Home
2026
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University,
· Vanderbilt University
This journal article describes how many medical devices used at home for children with complex health needs have design flaws. These problems can make it …
Medical Complexity, Language Use, and Outcomes in the Pediatric ICU
This article examines how speaking a language other than English and having complex medical needs affect outcomes in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). It …
Use of Emergency Medical Services for Children With Medical Complexity
2026
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University,
· University of Pittsburgh,
· University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,
· Massachusetts General Hospital,
· University of Minnesota
This journal article describes how children with complex medical needs use emergency medical services. It explains that these children often need special care and may …
Saving Children’s Lives by Improving Pediatric Readiness for Emergency Care
2023
· University of California San Francisco,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University
This journal article describes how improving emergency departments’ readiness to care for children can save lives. Many hospitals are not fully prepared to treat kids …