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.
Disaster and Families of Children with Disabilities: What Every Health Care Provider Needs to Know
This video provides information to improve the knowledge and increase the preparedness of healthcare providers who support families of children with special healthcare needs on …
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Behavioral Health Facility Evacuation During Extreme Heat: Lessons from AzCHER and AMR Phoenix
This webinar describes how a behavioral health facility in Phoenix had to evacuate during extreme heat. The story shares lessons learned by AzCHER and AMR, …
WRAP-EM Everyday Readiness for Hospital Disaster Preparedness A Guide for Equitable & Inclusive Collaboration with the Local Community
This guide describes how hospitals can get ready for disasters by working closely with their local communities. The guide gives steps to make sure everyone, …
Leveraging Regional Resources through Connections with Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Programs
The video describes how connecting with Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Programs (PMHCA) can help use local resources to support children’s mental health. These programs …
Children and Disaster Hazard Awareness
This infographic helps people like community members, hospital staff, public health workers, policy makers, and first responders. It describes how to be aware of disasters …
Children and Disaster Emergency Management: Threat Assessment, Hazard Identification, and Risk
This infographic is about keeping children safe during disasters in Ohio and Michigan. It describes important facts to help prepare for emergencies. The focus is …
Nurse Pediatric Competency, Certification, and Continuing Education: Impact on EDs' Pediatric Readiness
2025
· Henry Ford Health System,
· EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC),
· University of Texas at Austin,
· UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital,
· University of Utah
This article describes how nurses’ skills, certifications, and ongoing education in caring for children affect how well emergency departments (EDs) are prepared to treat pediatric …
Hemorrhagic Shock & Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP)
The document describes how to care for patients with severe bleeding, known as hemorrhagic shock, and when to use a massive transfusion protocol (MTP). The …
Keeping Kids Safe: What If I Get a Pediatric Patient Exposed to Tear Gas?
This webpage for health care professionals provides guidance on treating children who have been exposed to tear gas or pepper spray. It addresses symptoms, treatment …
Keeping Kids Safe: Extreme Heat, Pavement Burns, and Chemical Burns
This webpage describes how to keep kids safe from burns caused by extreme heat, hot pavement, and chemicals. It explains that children can get serious …