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Pediatric Readiness in Critical Access Hospital Emergency Departments
This journal article describes how well small, rural hospitals called Critical Access Hospitals are prepared to care for children in their emergency departments. It explains …
Access to High Pediatric-Readiness Emergency Care in the United States
2018
· University of Pittsburgh,
· University of Utah,
· Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),
· University of California, Los Angeles
This journal article describes how many children in the United States do not have easy access to emergency rooms that are well-prepared to care for …
Emergency department pediatric readiness of United States trauma centers in 2021: Trauma center facility characteristics and opportunities for improvement
2025
· UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital,
· University of California San Francisco,
· University of Texas at Austin,
· American College of Surgeons,
· University of Utah,
· Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital
This journal article describes how well emergency departments in U.S. trauma centers are prepared to care for children in 2021. The study looks at different …
The Association between Pediatric Readiness and Mortality for Injured Children Treated at US Trauma Centers
2024
· University of California San Francisco,
· UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital,
· University of Texas at Austin,
· American College of Surgeons,
· University of Utah,
· Oregon Health & Science University
This journal article describes how hospitals that are better prepared to care for children have lower death rates for injured kids. The study looked at …
Frequency and Risk of Emergency Medical Service Interhospital Transportation of Patients With Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Illness During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the US
This study looks at how often and safely patients with acute lower respiratory tract illness were moved between hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic in the …
Public Prehospital Pediatric Quality Measures Dashboard
The Public Prehospital Pediatric Quality Measures Dashboard is a tool designed to track and improve the quality of emergency care for children before they reach …
Supporting the Family After the Death of a Child or Adolescent
2023
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· University of Nebraska Medical Center,
· U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs,
· University of Nebraska,
· Courageous Parents Network,
· National Association of Social Workers (NASW),
· Children's Mercy Kansas City
This article focuses on helping families cope after losing a child or teenager. It describes the emotional challenges parents and siblings face during this difficult …
Drought and Health: A Messaging Framework for Public Health and Healthcare Providers
· University of Nebraska Medical Center,
· National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
· National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS)
The document is about how drought affects health and what public health workers and healthcare providers can do. It describes ways to communicate important information …
Drought and Public Health: A Roadmap for Advancing Engagement and Preparedness
2023
· National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
· National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS),
· University of Nebraska Medical Center
The document explains how droughts can affect public health. It describes ways to prepare for these impacts by improving communication, planning, and response strategies. The …
Pediatric Emergency Care Capabilities of Indian Health Service Emergency Medical Service Agencies Serving American Indians/Alaska Natives in Rural and Frontier Areas
This article describes the emergency medical services (EMS) available for American Indian and Alaska Native children in rural and frontier areas. It highlights the challenges …