Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM)
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Coding for Telemedicine/Audio-Only Services
This document explains how to code medical services done through telemedicine. It describes the rules and codes needed for billing these services, including audio-only visits. …
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Disasters and Children: Wildfires
This webpage explains how wildfires can harm children, who are more vulnerable due to their developing lungs. It describes the dangers of smoke and ash, …
Care Coordination for Children With Medical Complexity: Whose Care Is It, Anyway?
2018
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· University at Buffalo,
· Indiana University,
· Drexel University,
· University of Colorado
This article is about care coordination for children with medical complexity (CMC). It describes how CMC need help from many different doctors and services. Care …
Disaster Preparedness in Neonatal Intensive Care Units
This article focuses on disaster preparedness in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). It describes how disasters, like hurricanes and pandemics, can threaten vulnerable newborns who …
Measles - Red Book Online
This book chapter is on measles, a highly contagious viral disease. It describes symptoms like fever, cough, and rash. Complications can include pneumonia and encephalitis. …
Joint Policy Statement - Guidelines for Care of Children in the Emergency Department
This joint policy statement outlines recommendations for the care of children in foster care, addressing health, developmental, and psychosocial needs. It emphasizes the importance of …
Transporting Children With Special Health Care Needs
This policy statement provides guidance on safely transporting children with special health care needs. It describes the importance of using proper car seats and restraints …
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 …
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 …