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Addressing Children's Needs in Disasters: A Regional Pediatric Tabletop Exercise
2018
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center,
· University of Southern California,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This study assessed the impact of a tabletop exercise on pediatric preparedness during public health emergencies. 22 people participated in the exercise: 12 pediatricians and …
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The Disaster Information Needs of Families of Children With Special Healthcare Needs: A Scoping Review
This review assessed evidence for the best ways to meet the disaster information needs of families whose children require special healthcare. The studies show a …
School District Crisis Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Plans — United States, 2006, 2012, and 2016
This report examines data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) via a national survey conducted periodically to evaluate school health policies …
Experimental Studies on Performance of Ventilators Stored in the Strategic National Stockpile
This study involved the collaboration of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in testing the reliability of …
Be Prepared for an Active Shooter
This 2 page fact sheet offers guidance on how to prepare for, survive, and recover from an active shooter event. It emphasizes the importance of …
Mapping the Vulnerability of Human Health to Extreme Heat in the United States
This 78-page report describes how extreme heat affects human health in the United States. It explains how experts used interviews and research to create maps …
Community-Based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Settings: Operational Guidelines
These guidelines on mental health and psychosocial support outline ways to help children and families cope with challenges like disasters or conflicts. They stress the …
Joint NACCD and NBSB Future Strategies for Children Report
2018
· Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR),
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· The National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD)
This report describes strategies to improve health security for children during emergencies. It highlights the importance of protecting and investing in youth as a nation's …
Metrics of Baseline Vulnerability in Pediatrics Health Care Services Report
2018
· The National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD),
· Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR),
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
This report focuses on identifying metrics to assess baseline vulnerability in pediatric healthcare. It describes how Hurricane Maria affected Puerto Rico's healthcare system and highlights …
National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD) Pediatric Disaster Training Report
2018
· The National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD),
· Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR),
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
This report highlights ways to improve care for children during disasters. It describes training needs for health professionals, responders, teachers, and families. Key areas include …