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New Report Urges Congress to Address Children’s Physical and Mental Health Care Needs in Planning for Future Pandemics and Disasters
The Pediatric Pandemic Network highlights a Children's Hospital Association report urging Congress to prioritize children's unique physical and mental health needs in future pandemic and …
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Supporting Children’s Mental Health Needs in Disasters
2025
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital,
· University of California San Francisco,
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center,
· Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN),
· Children's National Hospital,
· UCLA School of Medicine
This article discusses how health systems can effectively address children's unique developmental, social, emotional, and behavioral needs during disasters. It emphasizes integrating mental health considerations …
What Happens in Vegas
This "Ready. Prep. Go! Podcast" features a conversation with Irene Navis, former Assistant Emergency Manager for Clark County, as she recounts her experience during the …
Firearm Death and Injury: Understanding the Impact, Promoting Safety, and Resources for Parents, Providers, and Community Leaders
This webpage describes the impact of firearm deaths and injuries in the U.S., highlighting that they are now the leading cause of death for children …
Prehospital Pediatric Agitation: Management by the EMS Clinician
Agitation can be a common feature in patients that EMS clinicians respond to. Managing agitated pediatric patients can be an even greater challenge. If left …
Suicidality & Self-Harm in Children and Adolescents: The Emergency Care Impact
Suicidality and self-harm (S/SH) rates in the pediatric population are increasing at alarming rates and the emergency care system has become a safety net for …
Altered Mental Status
Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to: * Define Altered Mental Status (AMS) * Communicate levels of consciousness (articulate terminology, convey acuity, …
WRAP-EM Pediatric Surge Playbook
This book is a guide for managing pediatric healthcare during emergencies. It describes strategies and resources to help hospitals, healthcare systems, and emergency response teams …
Pediatric Suicide Screening in the ED
This podcast episode features Lisa Horowitz, PhD, MD, talking about how to screen for suicide risk in children at the emergency department. It describes the …
Bottom Line Recommendations: Suicidal Risk Screening & Assessment
2021
· EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC),
· Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK)
This guideline provides important information for healthcare workers on how to screen and assess suicidal risk in children visiting the emergency department. It also addresses …