Region V for Kids
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Hazard/Threat Vulnerability Analysis Workgroup Final Report
2021
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This report describes efforts to improve disaster preparedness for children in Ohio and Michigan. It highlights the need for including children's needs in emergency plans, …
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Facility Recognition / Pediatric Medical Recognition Workgroup White Paper
2021
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This document describes efforts by the Eastern Great Lakes Pediatric Consortium for Disaster Response to improve pediatric care during disasters. It highlights that most children …
EMS Workgroup Final Report
2021
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This document describes efforts to improve pediatric disaster care in Michigan and Ohio. It highlights differences in EMS protocols, training, and equipment between the two …
EGLPDCR Critical Supply List in Collaboration with Healthcare Ready
2021
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This document helps hospitals prepare for disasters by identifying important supplies needed for medical care in emergencies. The list includes items for general medical use, …
Education Workgroup White Paper
2021
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This document addresses pediatric disaster education to improve disaster prevention, preparedness and response capabilities. The Education Workgroup (from the Eastern Great Lakes Pediatric Consortium for …
Children's Hospital Survey White Paper
2021
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This document describes a project to improve disaster preparedness in hospitals across Ohio and Michigan. It highlights that most children needing emergency care go to …
Behavioral Health Workgroup White Paper
2021
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This document focuses on helping children with mental health needs during disasters like COVID-19. It describes how hospitals and experts worked together to create plans, …
Asset Map Workgroup White Paper
2021
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This document describes a project to improve disaster response for children’s hospitals. The group looked at different technology platforms to map hospital assets. They chose …
2020 Darkest Winter: Pediatric Disaster and Surge Response Virtual Exercise
2020
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This virtual exercise was held to improve pediatric disaster care. It included lectures, panel discussions, and breakout sessions focused on COVID-19, MIS-C updates, and planning …
Be Ready: Tips for Families of Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs
This webpage provides tips for families with children and youth who have special healthcare needs to prepare for emergencies and disasters. It describes the importance …