Region V for Kids Resource Collection
Region V for Kids (RV4K) strengthens pediatric disaster preparedness by providing training, tools, and subject matter expertise to healthcare professionals, hospitals, and community partners. This page includes a searchable index of all RV4K resources.
WRAP-EM Pediatric Resource Guide RSV/ Seasonal Respiratory Illness
This guide contains a curated collection of resources for Just-in-Time (JIT) clinical care, strengthening planning and exercises, and promoting staff resilience. The Guide offers links …
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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 …
Just in Time Video Series: Pediatric Septic Shock
This video discusses how to recognize and treat septic shock in children quickly. It provides important steps for doctors and nurses to follow, such as …
Nutrition in Pediatric Disaster Readiness
The video describes how to prepare for the nutrition needs of children during disasters. It explains the importance of having enough food and water for …
Utah Preparedness Fair Materials
The website describes materials and resources available for the Utah Preparedness Fair. The links provide information and tools to help people in Utah get ready …
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 …
Disaster and Families of Children with Disabilities: What Every Health Care Provider Needs to Know
This video provides information to improve the knowledge and increase the preparedness of healthcare providers who support families of children with special healthcare needs on …