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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, …
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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 …
Disaster Preparedness and Families of Children With Special Needs: A Geographic Comparison
This article is about how families with children who have special health needs can prepare for disasters. It describes a study that looked at whether …
Preparing for the Unthinkable. Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Pediatric Guidelines
There are currently no critical care pediatric programs for critically injured children in mass casualty situations. To address this gap, the Committee for Tactical Emergency …
Disaster Preparedness Among Families of Children With Special Health Care Needs
The article, "Disaster Preparedness Among Families of Children With Special Health Care Needs," by Lisa R. Baker and others, is about how families with children …
Critical Concepts for Children in Disasters Identified by Hands-On Professionals: Summary of Issues Demanding Solutions Before the Next One
This article discusses the experiences of pediatricians and caregivers during Hurricane Katrina, highlighting key lessons for disaster planning. It emphasizes the importance of addressing children's …
Creating a Regional Pediatric Medical Disaster Preparedness Network: Imperative and Issues
The article describes the need for a regional network to prepare for pediatric medical disasters. It highlights the increase in natural and human-made disasters, emphasizing …
Pediatric Practice Readiness for Disaster Response
2021
· Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida,
· University of Alabama at Birmingham,
· University of North Carolina at Charlotte
This study investigated the practice of pediatric physician offices in relation to disaster preparedness and response efforts, based on a survey of American Academy of …
Moving Hospitalized Children All Over the Southeast: Interstate Transfer of Pediatric Patients During Hurricane Katrina
The article describes the movement of hospitalized children across the Southeast during Hurricane Katrina. It highlights how pediatric patients were transferred between states to ensure …
Building Community Engagement Capacity in a Transdisciplinary Population Health Research Consortium
2024
· Loyola University Chicago,
· Northwestern University,
· University of Alabama at Birmingham,
· University of California –San Diego School of Medicine,
· University of California, San Diego,
· University of Michigan,
· University of Minnesota
This article discusses how a research group focused on population health worked to involve communities in their studies. By building strong connections and using a …