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Checklist Use in Evaluating Pediatric Disaster Training
2015
· University of Southern California,
· Medical University of South Carolina,
· Yale School of Medicine,
· University of California, Los Angeles,
· University of California,
· Yale University
This article discusses how checklists can help evaluate pediatric disaster training. Doctors in training used checklists during practice scenarios to manage emergency situations with children. …
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Using Mixed Methods to Assess Pediatric Disaster Preparedness in the Hospital Setting
This study evaluated the disaster response of three hospitals in Los Angeles, focusing on pediatric victims. A simulated earthquake exercise was conducted, revealing that while …
Factors Associated With Preparedness of the US Healthcare System to Respond to a Pediatric Surge During an Infectious Disease Pandemic: Is Our Nation Prepared?
This review was conducted to evaluate current efforts, propose a response plan structure, and suggest policy actions in regards to pediatric surges during infectious pandemics. …
Disaster and Mass Casualty Events in the Pediatric Population
The article "Disaster and Mass Casualty Events in the Pediatric Population" highlights the need for better disaster preparedness for children. It describes how children make …
Development of a Pediatric Mass Casualty Triage Algorithm Validation Tool
2016
· University of California –San Diego School of Medicine,
· Rady Children's Hospital San Diego,
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center,
· University of Southern California,
· Yale School of Medicine,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· Yale University
This article discusses the development of a criteria outcomes tool (COT) for validating the effectiveness of a mass casualty incident (MCI) algorithm in correctly triaging …
Improving Disaster Preparedness of Families With a Parenteral Nutrition-Dependent Child
This study aimed to improve disaster preparedness for families with parenteral nutrition (PN)-dependent children in California, considering the frequent earthquakes in the region. By providing …
Disaster Olympix: A Unique Nursing Emergency Preparedness Exercise
This article highlights the ongoing issue of healthcare organizations being unprepared for disasters despite increased training and funding. It discusses the importance of nontraditional approaches …
Evaluation and Gap Analysis of Pediatric Disaster Preparedness Resources
2019
· University of Southern California,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· County of Los Angeles
This research aimed to assess pediatric disaster preparedness resources in the United States (US), categorizing them into hospital, school, and training resources. Evaluations based on …
Design and Evaluation of a Disaster Preparedness Logistics Tool
This article outlines the development and testing of the Pediatric Emergency Decision Support System (PEDSS), a dynamic tool designed for pediatric victim disaster planning. The …
Emergency Department Surge: Models and Practical Implications
This article discusses the challenges of managing emergency department crowding, particularly during disasters. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, intervention, and resourcefulness in pediatric disaster …