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National Survey of Institutional Pediatric Disaster Preparedness
This study surveyed hospitals across the United States (US) to assess their disaster preparedness for pediatric patients. Findings showed that most hospitals included pediatric patients …
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School-Based Disaster Recovery: Promotion of Children’s Mental Health Over the Long Haul
2017
· University of Massachusetts,
· Harvard University,
· Universidad de Concepcion,
· Boston Children's Hospital
The article discusses the impact of the 2010 earthquake and tsunamis on Dichato, Chile, where 80% of the town was destroyed, displacing 400 families for …
Separated After a Disaster: Trust and Privacy Issues in Sharing Children's Personal Information
This study assessed guardian willingness to share children's personal information for reunification after disasters, based on a survey of parents who presented with a child …
Lessons From the 2013 Boston Marathon: Incorporating Residents Into Institutional Emergency Plans
2017
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Boston University
The article "Lessons From the 2013 Boston Marathon: Incorporating Residents Into Institutional Emergency Plans" by Katherine R. Schlosser and others focuses on how to include …
Reuniting Children With Their Families During Disasters: A Proposed Plan for Greater Success
2007
· Boston Children's Hospital
This article proposes a plan to help reunite children with their families during disasters. When disasters happen, many children get separated from their parents and …
The First 15 Minutes: A Novel Disaster Simulation Exercise
This article describes a disaster simulation exercise for pediatric mass casualty events. It was conducted in emergency departments with limited space and equipment, lasting under …
Experience of Pharmacy Involvement in A Disaster Simulation Exercise Within A Pediatric Hospital Emergency Department: A Pilot Project
2022
· Boston Children's Hospital
This article discusses a study on pharmacists' roles in disaster simulations at a pediatric hospital. It shows how pharmacists can help during emergencies by improving …
FEMA's Organized Response With a Pediatric Subspecialty Team: The National Disaster Medical System Response: A Pediatric Perspective
2006
· Boston Children's Hospital
This article describes the deployment and operations of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) in response to Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana. It highlights …
Hospital Planning for Acts of Terrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies Involving Children
This article discusses the impact of terrorist attacks on healthcare workers, particularly in the context of mass casualty terrorism involving biological, chemical, nuclear, and thermomechanical …
The Initial Response to the Boston Marathon Bombing: Lessons Learned to Prepare for the Next Disaster
2014
· Brigham and Women's Hospital,
· Tufts Medical Center,
· Massachusetts General Hospital,
· Boston Medical Center,
· Boston Children's Hospital
This report describes the medical response to the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013, highlighting how quick actions, preparation, and teamwork led to good outcomes for …