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Pediatric Disaster Preparedness: Identifying Challenges and Opportunities for Emergency Department Planning
2019
· Children's National Hospital
This review emphasizes the importance of including children in emergency department (ED) disaster plans. Children have specific needs that affect their ability to cope with …
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An Assessment of Pediatric Resident Disaster Preparedness for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
This study assessed the level of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) disaster preparedness among pediatric residents in a children's hospital. Based on survey feedback from …
Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide, 2nd Ed
This manual is a resource for helping people after disasters. It describes how to provide support and comfort to those affected by trauma. The guide …
Assessing Threats, Hazards and Risks to Build an Exercise Program
This video discusses the importance of conducting threat and risk assessments, specifically focusing on the "threat & hazard identification and risk assessment" (THIRA) process. THIRA …
(NCTSN) Trauma Types: Disasters: Wildfire Resources
This webpage provides information on child trauma, with a specific focus on wildfire disasters. It offers resources to help children cope with the emotional impact …
Disaster Preparedness: Pediatric Tabletop Exercise Resource Kit
The page provides a Pediatric Tabletop Exercise Resource Kit for healthcare providers to enhance their disaster preparedness for pediatric patients. It includes scenarios, facilitator guides, …
National Preparedness Month: Children in Emergencies
This CDC Emergency Partners Information Connection (EPIC) webinar discusses preparedness and response for children affected by natural disasters (including hurricanes), infectious disease outbreaks, and other …
Curriculum Recommendations for Disaster Health Professionals: The Pediatric Population
This document provides curriculum recommendations for teaching health professionals about caring for children during disasters. It describes the importance of focusing on pediatric needs, as …
Rural EMS Education Series: Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT) and Disaster Management for Prehospital Providers
This webinar, part of the Rural EMS Education Series, is about Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT) and how they help in emergencies. It describes how …
Children’s Health in the Aftermath of Floods
This webpage provides valuable information on safeguarding children's health in the wake of natural disasters. It emphasizes the importance of preparedness, response, and recovery efforts …