Disaster Research Literature Review
Impact of Operational Staging to Improve Patient Throughput in an Inner-City Emergency Department During the Novel H1N1 Influenza Surge: A Descriptive Study
This article discusses the response of a level 1 pediatric emergency department in South Bronx, NY during the 2009 H1N1 influenza outbreak. The study aimed …
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Care for Children with Special Health Care Needs in Disasters
This article highlights the vulnerability of children with special health care needs (CSHCN) during disasters, emphasizing the importance of preparedness at all levels of healthcare …
Randomized Controlled Trial of High-Fidelity Patient Simulators Compared to Actor Patients in a Pandemic Influenza Drill Scenario
This study compares actor victims versus robotic patient simulators in hospital disaster drills to assess provider resource burden during surges. A randomized controlled trial during …
Preparedness for Zika Virus Disease — New York City, 2016
This article discusses the NYC Health + Hospitals Zika Preparedness and Response Action Plan, following CDC guidance. The plan includes universal travel screening, diagnostic testing, …
Utilizing a Pediatric Disaster Coalition Model to Increase Pediatric Critical Care Surge Capacity in New York City
2017
· Maimonides Medical Center,
· WellSpan York Hospital,
· New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation,
· New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene,
· Mount Sinai Beth Israel,
· The Children's Hospital at Montefiore,
· Children's Hospital at Montefiore
This article describes how the New York City Pediatric Disaster Coalition (PDC) was created to help hospitals prepare for emergencies with many injured children. The …