TREKK Virtual Education Sessions 2024-2025
Care and Protection of Children in the West African Ebola Virus Disease Epidemic: Lessons Learned for Future Public Health Emergencies
2016
· Save the Children
The document describes how children were affected during the West African Ebola outbreak and what was done to help them. It explains the challenges children …
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30 Years After the Chernobyl Nuclear Accident: Time for Reflection and Re-evaluation of Current Disaster Preparedness Plans
This article discusses the health effects 30 years after the Chernobyl nuclear accident. Cleanup workers faced higher risks of leukemia, heart disease, and cataracts. Children …
Disaster and Media Intervention (DMI): Helping Students Cope With Disaster Media Coverage – A Guide for Teachers and School Staff
2016
· University of Missouri
This manual is for teachers to help students cope with distress from media coverage of disasters—both natural (e.g., storms, earthquakes) and human-caused (e.g., accidents, terrorist …
Relevant Challenges and Considerations for Public Health Nursing Practice
This document explains the challenges and important considerations in public health nursing, especially in Minnesota. It explains what public health nurses do, the rules they …
Child Welfare Services Disaster Response Plan Template
The Child Welfare Services Disaster Response Plan Template helps child welfare agencies prepare for emergencies. It describes steps to protect children and families during disasters …
Pediatric Disaster Triage Training Scenarios: Utilizing the JumpSTART© Method
2016
· Illinois EMS for Children (EMSC),
· Illinois Department of Public Health,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
This document describes how to use the JumpSTART© method for triaging children during disasters, particularly during mass casualty incidents (MCI). The training scenarios help healthcare …
Mixed-Methods Pilot Study: Disaster Preparedness of Families With Children Followed in an Intestinal Rehabilitation Clinic
This study looks at how prepared families with children in an intestinal rehabilitation clinic are for disasters. It describes that many of these families do …
Responding Internationally to Disasters: A Do's and Don'ts Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals
2016
· Humanity & Inclusion
The guide offers advice for rehabilitation professionals responding to international disasters. It describes the importance of joining established teams, getting proper training, and respecting local …
Emergency Shelters and Mass Feeding Centers
2016
· County of San Luis Obispo
This document describes how these centers help people during disasters by providing food and shelter. The information includes guidelines for keeping food safe in these …
Barriers to the long-term recovery of individuals with disabilities following a disaster
The article examines how people with disabilities faced challenges after Hurricane Katrina. It describes five main barriers to their recovery: housing, transportation, employment, health issues, …