Region V for Kids
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Behavioral Health Workgroup White Paper
2021
· Region V for Kids
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, …
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Asset Map Workgroup White Paper
2021
· Region V for Kids
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 …
2021 Emergency Department Interactive Checklist
2020
· EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC),
· Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM),
· Region V for Kids
This checklist helps hospitals prepare for pediatric emergencies. It describes resources and tools for emergency departments to improve care for children. The checklist includes guidelines …
2020 Darkest Winter: Pediatric Disaster and Surge Response Virtual Exercise
2020
· Region V for Kids
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 …
10 Tips for Teaching the Psychological First Aid Model for K-12 Education Agencies
2020
· Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM),
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA)
This 2-page sheet provides 10 tips for teaching the psychological first aid (PFA) model in schools. It describes how PFA helps students, staff, and families …
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 …
Pediatric Care Coordination Center: A Demonstration and Table Top Exercise
2022
· Region V for Kids,
· Michigan Bureau of Emergency Preparedness, EMS, and Systems of Care (BEPESOC)
This resource is a demonstration of the Pediatric Medical Operations Coordination Cell (PMOCC) by the Michigan Bureau of EMS, Trauma and Preparedness with Region V …
Universal Level Designations for Hospitalized Pediatric Patients in Evacuation
2022
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· Stanford University,
· University of Washington,
· Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM),
· Oregon Health & Science University,
· University of California San Francisco
This article describes a proposal for a 4-tier system to classify pediatric hospital beds during disasters. It highlights the need for clear definitions to manage …
Pediatric Medical Operations Coordination Cell (PMOCC): A PMOCC and Pediatric Surge Workshop: Exercise Plan
2022
· Region V for Kids
This document provides the Exercise Plan (ExPlan) from a virtual Pediatric Medical Operations Coordination Cell (PMOCC) workshop in 2022. The PMOCC is a new model …
Pediatric Planning & Response Considerations
This document provides ideas and best practices for handling pediatric emergencies using telehealth. It describes how hospitals and clinics should work with healthcare groups to …