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.
DisasterCast: Family Reunification Planning
This 7-minute video interviews Dr. Sarita Chung. It discusses the key elements of family reunification plans and practical tips to improve reunification readiness. The focus …
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Ensuring Equitable Access to Telehealth for Diverse and Underserved Communities
This webpage describes how telehealth has grown during the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the need to ensure everyone can access it, especially underserved communities. It …
Disaster Preparedness for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
This website offers comprehensive guidance, tools, and resources to ensure the safety and well-being of this vulnerable population during emergencies. From emergency planning to specific …
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. …
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 …
Access to Optimal Emergency Care for Children
2021
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· American College of Emergency Physicians,
· Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
This journal article describes how children need quick and proper care during emergencies, but not all hospitals are ready to treat them. It explains that …
Optimizing Pediatric Patient Safety in the Emergency Care Setting
2022
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· American College of Emergency Physicians,
· Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
This journal article describes ways to make emergency care safer for children. It explains common risks kids face in emergency rooms and suggests steps hospitals …
The Management of Children and Youth With Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health Emergencies - Technical Report
2023
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· American College of Emergency Physicians,
· Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
This journal article describes how to help children and teens who are having mental or behavioral health emergencies. It explains the best ways for doctors, …
Part 8: Pediatric Advanced Life Support: 2025 American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Free
This journal article describes the 2025 guidelines for helping children during heart emergencies, created by the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. …