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Pediatric Office Emergencies
This article discusses the importance of pediatricians being prepared to handle emergencies involving children in their office. It emphasizes the need for an office self-assessment …
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Coping With the Challenges of Early Disaster Response: 24 Years of Field Hospital Experience After Earthquakes
2013
· Tel Aviv University,
· Israel Defense Forces: Medical Corps,
· The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
This article proposes strategies and recommendations for how field hospitals can be better prepared for earthquakes. It looks at 24 years of experience from the …
Nurses' Willingness and Readiness to Report for Duty in a Disaster
This study explored factors affecting nurses' readiness to work during disasters. It surveyed 269 registered nurses and found that only 68.7% of nurses are willing …
The Communities Advancing Resilience Toolkit (CART): Development of a Survey Instrument to Assess Community Resilience
2013
· University of Oklahoma,
· Phoenix College
This article introduces the Communities Advancing Resilience Toolkit (CART) survey instrument, developed to assess and enhance community resilience to disasters. Through a participatory process with …
Use of an Emergency Medical Pictorial Communication Book During Simulated Disaster Conditions
This article describes a study on using an emergency medical pictorial communication book during disasters. It highlights how language barriers can slow down patient assessment …
Assessment of Pandemic Preparedness in a Socially Vulnerable Community in South Texas
2013
· Texas A&M University
This study examined pandemic readiness among residents in San Patricio County in South Texas and ways in which to provide effective communication regarding pandemic influenza. …
Evaluation of Regional Hospitals’ Use of Children in Disaster Drills
This article evaluates how often children are used in disaster drills at community hospitals near Cincinnati, Ohio. It shows that most hospitals do not include …
Throughput Times for Adults and Children During Two Drive-Through Influenza Vaccination Clinics
2013
· University of New Mexico
This study measured the time taken for drive-through vaccination clinics to distribute medication to large groups of children (aged 9-18 years) and adults. Results showed …
Emergency Mitigation and Preparedness in Healthcare Facilities
2013
· Emory University,
· The University of Akron
This article is about how hospitals in Akron, Ohio, prepare for emergencies, describing the emergency plans at four major hospitals: Akron General Medical Center, Summa …
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 …