Pediatric Pandemic Network
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Disaster Management Among Pediatric Surgeons: Preparedness, Training and Involvement
The article discusses the need for effective disaster response systems in light of recent mass casualty events globally. It focuses on the role of pediatric …
Knowledge And Behaviors Of Parents In Planning For And Dealing With Emergencies
The article explores how parents prepare for and respond to emergencies at schools. It describes the challenges they face, such as communication issues and language …
A Mixed-Method Analysis: Disaster Preparedness of Families With Children With Access and Functional Needs
2020
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· Los Angeles County Department of Public Health,
· University of Southern California
This study looks at how families with children who have special needs prepare for disasters. It finds that many of these families are not ready, …
Surge Activation by the Emergency Department for COVID-19
This article describes how a pediatric hospital's emergency department prepared for a surge of COVID-19 patients. It outlines the 16-day planning process, including key steps …
Comparison of Outcome Tools Used to Test Mass-Casualty Algorithms in the Pediatric Population
2021
· University of California, San Diego,
· Rady Children's Hospital San Diego,
· California Community Health Centers,
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center,
· University of California, Los Angeles,
· University of Southern California,
· Yale University,
· Yale School of Medicine,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles
This study compares different tools used to test mass-casualty algorithms for children. It describes how these algorithms sort patients by severity during emergencies. The study …
Health Informatics for Pediatric Disaster Preparedness Planning
This review examines how informatics can help prepare for disasters affecting children. It describes the need to focus on children's unique needs during emergencies, as …
Mental Health Impact of Pandemics and Other Public Health Emergencies in Children
Pediatric health care providers play a crucial role in supporting children and families by addressing risk factors and promoting resilience. Educating caregivers on enhancing children's …
Talking to Children About Terrorist Attacks and School and Community Shootings in the News
This resource offers guidelines for talking to kids about attacks, focusing on age-appropriate conversations that promote understanding and reduce fear. It suggests explaining events in …