Disaster Research Literature Review
Burn Disaster Response Planning in New York City: Updated Recommendations for Best Practices
2012
· NewYork-Presbyterian,
· Weill Cornell Medicine,
· New York State Department of Health,
· RWJBarnabas Health Care System
This article describes updated plans for handling burn disasters in New York City. It explains how the NYC Task Force for Patients with Burns has …
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Ready for Our Children? Results from a Survey of Upstate New York Hospitals' Utilization of Pediatric Emergency Preparedness Toolkit Guidance
This article describes a survey of hospitals in upstate New York to see if they use the Pediatric Emergency Preparedness Toolkit. Out of 145 hospitals, …
Superstorm Sandy’s Impact on the Provision of WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) Services in New York State
This study evaluated the impact of Superstorm Sandy (2012) on Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) providers in New York State. …
Emergency Preparedness for Newborn Screening and Genetic Services
This article discusses the vulnerabilities of patients identified in newborn screening programs during disasters, emphasizing the importance of prompt diagnosis and medical management. Recent challenges …