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.
Medical Countermeasures for Children in Public Health Emergencies, Disasters, or Terrorism
This policy statement discusses the need for medical countermeasures (MCMs) to protect children during public health emergencies, disasters, or terrorism. It highlights that many MCMs …
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Disaster Preparedness in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
This article examines the level of emergency preparedness among families caring for children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. A study conducted at Texas Children's Hospital …
Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Among Child Care Center Directors in 2008 and 2016
2017
· University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,
· Mississippi State University,
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· University of Pittsburgh
This study examined how prepared child care center directors were for pandemic influenza in 2008 and 2016. The survey found that readiness was low both …
Disaster Planning for Schools
This article emphasizes the importance of community awareness regarding the school district's disaster plan to ensure the safety of school-aged children during crises. It highlights …
Chemical-Biological Terrorism and Its Impact on Children [2020]
2020
· Harvard Medical School,
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Yale University,
· Children's Hospital Colorado,
· University of Colorado,
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
This policy statement can assist clinicians and policymakers on safeguarding children and minimizing harm from chemical or biological attacks. While federal programs support public health …
A Pediatric Telemedicine Response to a Natural Disaster
2020
· Nemours Children's Health,
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· University of Central Florida
This study analyzed pediatric telemedicine services provided by Nemours CareConnect (NCC) when Hurricane Irma hit Florida in 2017. They conducted 262 telemedicine visits from September …
Suicide: Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention
This Blueprint is designed to outline clinical and community strategies and partnership opportunities that pediatric health clinicians can use to better identify and support youth …
A First for This Century: Closing and Reopening of a Children's Hospital During a Disaster
The article describes the preparedness and response of the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans (CHNO) during Hurricane Katrina, detailing their extensive inclement-weather plan, evacuation procedures, …
The Pediatrician and Disaster Preparedness
The article "The Pediatrician and Disaster Preparedness" highlights the importance of pediatricians in emergency situations like natural disasters and terrorism. It describes how children have …
Psychosocial Implications of Disaster or Terrorism on Children: A Guide for the Pediatrician
This article discusses the role of pediatricians in assisting children and families during and after disasters, focusing on the unique needs of children and the …