Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM)
The Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM) advances pediatric disaster preparedness by developing planning tools, clinical guidance, and training resources. WRAP-EM resources support healthcare systems, emergency responders, and community partners in strengthening pediatric readiness across all hazards. The index provides access to WRAP-EM resources to help enhance regional coordination, response, and surge capability across our 6 states.
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 …
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Essential Elements of Information for the Secondary Transport of Pediatric Patients
This is a guide that may be useful for structing reports for transporting pediatric patients and a tab with information for facility related data.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Keeping Kids Safe: What If I Get a Pediatric Patient Exposed to Tear Gas?
This webpage for health care professionals provides guidance on treating children who have been exposed to tear gas or pepper spray. It addresses symptoms, treatment …
Keeping Kids Safe: During Protests and Civil Disturbances
This webpage describes ways to keep children safe during protests and civil disturbances, especially if there is a risk of exposure to chemical agents like …
WRAP-EM Hospital Evacuation Guide for Pediatric Patients
This guide outlines evidence-based strategies for hospital evacuations, emphasizing that full evacuations are rarely necessary. Hospitals must plan for both partial evacuations (within the facility) …
WRAP-EM/EMSC Collaborative Webinar: Little Kids… Big Resuscitations: Are you Ready?
This webinar called "Little Kids… Big Resuscitations: Are you Ready?" by WRAP-EM and EMSC talks about how to help young children in emergencies when they …
Bringing A Crisis into Focus – Telling the Story of Emergency Department Boarding
This video describes the serious problem of emergency department boarding, where patients have to wait a long time in the emergency room because there are …