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Children and Youth Task Force in Disasters: Guidelines for Development
This resource provides a comprehensive guide for establishing and running task forces focused on addressing children's needs during emergencies. It outlines key considerations such as …
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HHS Maternal-Child Emergency Planning Toolkit
This document helps health providers prepare for emergencies affecting mothers and children. It describes how to plan, respond, and recover from disasters while focusing on …
Nerve Agent Treatment - Autoinjector Instructions
This webpage provides instructions for using autoinjectors to treat nerve agent exposure. It describes the Mark 1 Kit, which includes atropine and pralidoxime chloride injectors, …
Pediatric Surge [Resources]
This webpage features resources to help healthcare workers manage increases in pediatric viral respiratory illnesses that affect hospital capacity. It provides links to the Centers …
Topic Collection: Burns
This webpage provides technical resources for healthcare facility staff to plan for burn casualties due to various incidents. It includes resources for emergency burn care …
Burn Triage and Treatment of Thermal Injuries in a Radiation Emergency
This webpage from Radiation Emergency Medical Management (REMM) explains how to treat burn injuries during a radiation emergency. It describes the importance of early care, …
Post-Disaster Reunification of Children: A Nationwide Approach
2013
· Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· American Red Cross
This document discusses strategies for post-disaster reunification of children with their families. It covers steps like establishing family communication plans, using technology for tracking and …
Psychiatric Symptoms and Substance Use Disorders in a Nationally Representative Sample of American Adolescents Involved with Foster Care
This study examined psychiatric symptoms and substance use disorders in US adolescents with a history of foster care. Using data from a 2000 survey (N=19,430, …
Critical Crossroads Pediatric Mental Health Care in the Emergency Department: A Care Pathway Resource Toolkit
This document outlines tools and literature for hospitals to develop care pathways for children and adolescents experiencing mental health crises in the Emergency Department (ED). …
Radiation Emergency Medical Management (REMM)
The Radiation Emergency Medical Management (REMM) website describes how to handle emergencies involving radiation, like dirty bombs and radiological exposure devices. It covers topics such …