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.
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection Chapter 11: Physical Trauma: Blunt and Penetrating Injuries Due to Explosives and Firearms
This chapter focuses on injuries in children caused by blasts and firearms. It describes different types of blast injuries, like primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary. …
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Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection Chapter 10: Pediatric Decontamination
This chapter focuses on pediatric decontamination, with recommendations outlined in their policy and technical report from February 2020. The chapter emphasizes general principles for decontaminating …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection Chapter 1: How Children are Different
This chapter explains how children are different from adults in disaster situations. It describes children's unique physical and physiological traits that make them more vulnerable …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection
This topical collection aims to equip pediatricians, planners, responders, care providers, and volunteers with the knowledge and guidance necessary to address the unique needs of …
PediaLink Course: Providing Telehealth and Distant Care Services in Pediatrics
This free PediaLink course is to educate pediatric health care professionals on how to increase their pediatric team capacity in providing preventive, acute, and chronic …
Minimizing Telehealth Technology Barriers in Rural and Underserved Communities
This tip sheet focuses on reducing telehealth technology barriers in rural and underserved areas. It describes ways to provide access to devices, like using school …
How to Sustain Telehealth Within Your Pediatric Practice
This webpage provides tips for keeping telehealth in pediatric practices after the pandemic. It describes understanding the needs of patients and staff, creating a strong …
How to Prepare Families for a Telehealth Visit
This webpage offers guidance for clinicians on preparing families for telehealth appointments. It describes steps like determining if a telehealth visit is appropriate, setting up …
Helping Children Cope and Adjust After A Disaster
This webpage provides resources on helping children cope and adjust after a disaster. It offers guidance on supporting children's emotional well-being, understanding their reactions, and …
Facilitated Mini Trainings: Telehealth
The AAP has developed training resources to help pediatricians and other physicians review telehealth-related topics with staff and other medical home team members. These trainings …