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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 …
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Doffing High Level PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
The document explains how to safely remove high-level personal protective equipment (PPE). It describes the steps needed to take off PPE without spreading germs or …
Donning High Level PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
The document describes how to put on high-level personal protective equipment (PPE) safely. It describes the steps needed to wear PPE correctly, which helps protect …
Children and Natural Disasters: How to Talk to Your Kids
This 35-minute webinar, one of a series in response to flooding in Nebraska, discusses how natural disasters affect children. It describes the physical and emotional …
Returning to School: Tips for Educators Whose Students Experienced a Natural Disaster
The webinar provides information about going back to school after a natural disaster. It describes helpful resources and guidelines for students, parents, and teachers. These …
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 …
H5N1: Gauging the Current Threat
2024
· Brown University,
· Tennessee Department of Health,
· Texas A&M University,
· University of Nebraska Medical Center
This webinar discusses the spread of H5N1, a bird flu virus, in dairy cows and its possible effects on humans. Experts worry about how it …
HPAI H5N1 (Avian Influenza)
This webpage provides information on avian flu (H5N1) within the context of health emergencies. It covers symptoms, transmission, prevention, and treatment related to avian flu. …
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, …
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 …