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.
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 …
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Radiation Disasters and Children
This article highlights the importance of pediatricians being prepared for radiation disasters, emphasizing the specific medical needs of children. It discusses various scenarios like nuclear …
Suicide and Suicide Risk in Adolescents
2024
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· The South Bend Clinic,
· Temple University,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Colorado State University,
· Children's Hospital Colorado
This clinical report is about suicide and the risk of suicide in teenagers. It describes how important it is to understand the warning signs and …
Supporting the Grieving Child and Family: Clinical Report
This article offers practical guidance for talking to children about death, recognizing common reactions like guilt and shame, understanding the impact of secondary losses, and …
Hospital Family Reunification: Debut of a New AAP Tool
The webinar "Family Reunification: Debut of a New AAP Tool" introduces a tool for hospitals to reunite families during disasters. It describes the importance of …
Charting a New Course for CYSHCN: Introducing a New National Center for a System of Services Virtual Town Hall
This page introduces a new National Center for a System of Services aimed at helping children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). It …
Stress and the Healing Power of Connection
The video describes how stress triggers a response in the brain to protect us, known as fight, flight, or freeze. However, humans also have an …
Trauma-Informed Care Education For Individuals: Level 1
The page describes educational materials for learning about trauma-informed care and resilience. It includes a PediaLink course for pediatricians and healthcare professionals, offering 3 CME …
Project ECHO Trauma and Resilience Recordings
This page features six recorded sessions from the Project ECHO Trauma and Resilience series. It covers common trauma symptoms and offers strategies for caregivers and …
EQIPP: Education in Quality Improvement for Pediatric Practice
EQIPP (Education in Quality Improvement for Pediatric Practice) is an online learning program by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) that integrates quality improvement principles …