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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 …
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 …