Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital
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Patient-Driven Resource Planning of a Health Care Facility Evacuation
2013
· George Washington University
This article describes how hospitals can plan for evacuations by focusing on patient needs. It explains that some patients need more help during an evacuation, …
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Assessing Hospital Preparedness: Comparison of an On-Site Survey With a Self-Reported, Internet-Based, Long-Distance Tabletop Drill
2013
· State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University,
· George Washington University
This study compares hospital preparedness using two methods: an on-site survey and a self-reported, internet-based drill. It describes how hospitals often underreport their surge capacity …
Ethical Issues in Pediatric Emergency Mass Critical Care
2011
· University of Utah,
· Society of Critical Care Medicine,
· World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies
This article discusses the importance of mass critical care planning, particularly in relation to children's unique vulnerabilities and needs during disasters. The Task Force for …
WiFi RFID Demonstration for Resource Tracking in a Statewide Disaster Drill
2011
· University of Utah
This article investigates the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for tracking patients and medical equipment in disaster response scenarios. The study deployed RFID …
Preparing for the Unthinkable. Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Pediatric Guidelines
There are currently no critical care pediatric programs for critically injured children in mass casualty situations. To address this gap, the Committee for Tactical Emergency …
Low Compliance of Urgent Care Centers in the United States With Recommendations for Office-Based Disaster Preparedness
2016
· Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital,
· Penn State Hershey Medical Center,
· Penn State Health Children's Hospital
The article assesses the level of disaster preparedness in urgent care centers across the United States. A questionnaire was distributed to center administrators to gather …
Disaster Preparedness, Pediatric Considerations in Primary Blast Injury, Chemical, and Biological Terrorism
2014
· University of Utah
This article reviews the presentation, pathophysiology, and treatment of victims of primary blast injury (PBI), chemical weapons, and biological weapons. It covers aspects of pediatric …
The Role of Clinic Preparedness to Support Patients and Strengthen the Medical System During and After a Pandemic
Pediatric clinic readiness is crucial for enhancing pediatric care during pandemics, alleviating strain on hospitals, and improving health outcomes for children. This readiness encompasses thorough …