Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK)
The Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK) collection features selections from the TREKK website that are relevant to the scope of Resource Central.
Providing Psychosocial Support to Children and Families in the Aftermath of Disasters and Crises
This report offers guidance for helping children cope after disasters. It describes how disasters can affect children's mental health, causing stress, anxiety, or depression. Pediatricians …
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Handoffs: Transitions of Care for Children in the Emergency Department
2016
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· American College of Emergency Physicians,
· Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
This article/policy statement, affirmed in 2020, explains how to safely transfer care of children in the emergency department using clear communication and teamwork. It lists …
Access to Critical Health Information for Children During Emergencies: Emergency Information Forms and Beyond
This policy statement addresses the access to important health information for children during emergencies. The article highlights the use of Emergency Information Forms (EIFs) and …
Radiation Disasters and Children
This article highlights the importance of pediatricians being prepared for radiation disasters, emphasizing the specific medical needs of children. It discusses various scenarios like nuclear …
Suicide and Suicide Risk in Adolescents
2024
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· The South Bend Clinic,
· Temple University,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Colorado State University,
· Children's Hospital Colorado
This clinical report is about suicide and the risk of suicide in teenagers. It describes how important it is to understand the warning signs and …
Supporting the Grieving Child and Family: Clinical Report
This article offers practical guidance for talking to children about death, recognizing common reactions like guilt and shame, understanding the impact of secondary losses, and …
Hospital Family Reunification: Debut of a New AAP Tool
The webinar "Family Reunification: Debut of a New AAP Tool" introduces a tool for hospitals to reunite families during disasters. It describes the importance of …
Charting a New Course for CYSHCN: Introducing a New National Center for a System of Services Virtual Town Hall
This page introduces a new National Center for a System of Services aimed at helping children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). It …
Stress and the Healing Power of Connection
The video describes how stress triggers a response in the brain to protect us, known as fight, flight, or freeze. However, humans also have an …
Trauma-Informed Care Education For Individuals: Level 1
The page describes educational materials for learning about trauma-informed care and resilience. It includes a PediaLink course for pediatricians and healthcare professionals, offering 3 CME …