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The Response to Superstorm Sandy Highlights the Importance of Recovery Planning for Child Care Nationwide
This 35-page document provides information about a study to determine the extent to which New Jersey and New York conducted emergency planning for child care …
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A Story of Health: Sofia's Story (Wildfire Health Impacts)
2021
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry,
· California Environmental Protection Agency (OEHHA),
· Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU),
· Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (WSPEHSU)
This e-book covers Wildfire Health Impacts and how impacts Sofia and her family. The book discusses the health effects of wildfires, focusing on the impact …
New York Children’s Issues Task Force: Lessons Learned from Response and Recovery in Superstorm Sandy in New York
This report from the New York Children's Issues Task Force was issued in response to Superstorm Sandy in New York. It addresses emergency preparedness for …
National Assessment of Pediatric Readiness of US Emergency Departments During the COVID-19 Pandemic
2023
· University of Texas at Austin,
· Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center,
· University of Utah,
· Dell Children's Medical Center
This study examined how well emergency departments in the United States were prepared to care for children during the pandemic. It describes efforts to assess …
Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness and Disparities in Mortality Based on Race and Ethnicity
2023
· Indiana University,
· Oregon Health & Science University,
· University of Utah,
· University of Texas at Austin,
· Wake Forest University
The article describes how emergency departments that are better prepared to care for children can help lower death rates among kids, especially those from different …
The Current State of Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators-A Role Essential for High-Quality Pediatric Care
2025
· University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,
· University of Utah,
· University of Texas at Austin,
· Harvard Medical School
The article describes the important role of Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators (PECCs) in hospitals. PECCs help make sure children get the best care during emergencies …
The Association of Emergency Department Weighted Pediatric Readiness Score with Pediatric Inpatient Capabilities
2025
· University of Texas at Austin,
· University of California San Francisco,
· University of Utah,
· Massachusetts General Hospital
The article describes how the Emergency Department Weighted Pediatric Readiness Score is linked to a hospital’s ability to care for children who need to stay …
Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department: Technical Report
2026
· University of Texas at Austin,
· University of California San Francisco,
· University of Tennessee,
· University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
· University of Florida
The article describes the importance of being prepared to care for children in emergency departments. The report gives guidelines and recommendations to help hospitals make …
Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department: Policy Statement
2026
· University of Texas at Austin,
· University of California San Francisco,
· University of Tennessee,
· University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
· University of Florida
This is an updated policy statement that provides guidance to help emergency departments better care for children. It replaces an earlier version and reflects current …
Pediatric Quality Improvement in the Prehospital and Emergency Department Worlds: Tools and Examples to Guide Change
2018
· Dell Children's Medical Center,
· University of Texas at Austin,
· University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
· WakeMed Hospital
This journal article describes how doctors and emergency workers can make care better for children before they get to the hospital and in the emergency …