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.
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 …
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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 …
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 …
Building the Infrastructure for School-Based Care Coordination: A Start-Up Guide
The guide helps schools set up systems to manage student health care. It describes how to create a team that includes school staff, families, and …
Chemical-Biological Terrorism and Its Impact on Children [2006]
This policy statement explains how children can be affected by chemical or biological terrorism, describing the need for better plans to protect kids during such …
Ensuring the Health of Children in Disasters
This policy statement highlights the unique needs of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults in disaster situations, emphasizing the importance of addressing these needs in …