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.
Regional Pediatric Disaster Network Guides Statewide Telehealth Initiation During COVID-19 Pandemic
2022
· University of Washington,
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM),
· UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital,
· King County Medical Society,
· Washington State Medical Association
This article describes how a regional pediatric disaster network helped start telehealth services across Washington during the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, many clinics couldn't offer telehealth …
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PsySTART (Psychological Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment)
PsySTART is a tool for mental health triage systems during disasters developed by WRAP-EM. It consists of four main components, including a cloud-based application for …
Psychological First Aid (PFA) for Students and Teachers: Listen Protect Connect - Model & Teach
2008
· U.S. Department of Education,
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA)
This newsletter explains Psychological First Aid (PFA) for students and teachers using the "Listen, Protect, Connect—Model & Teach" strategy. It describes how PFA helps reduce …
Chemical Management: Planning for Toxic Materials in School Laboratories and the Accidental Release of Hazardous Materials From Within the School
This document explains the importance of having emergency plans for handling dangerous chemicals, training staff and students, working with community partners, doing regular safety checks, …
Ordering Masks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Schools
This fact sheet describes how schools can keep students and staff safe from COVID-19 by using masks and personal protective equipment (PPE). It explains the …
K-12 Emergency Management Planning
This webpage describes how schools can prepare for emergencies by making detailed plans to keep students and staff safe. It explains the importance of having …
Preventing and Addressing Gun Violence in Schools: Effectively Responding to Incidents of Violence
2024
· U.S. Department of Education,
· Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports,
· Minneapolis Public Schools,
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA),
· Seattle University,
· University of Washington,
· Heartland Area Education Agency,
· Georgia Department of Education,
· Cahokia School District 187
This webinar focuses on how to respond effectively to school violence. It features experts who share strategies for preventing gun violence in schools and handling …
Conducting a Secure, Safe, and Successful K-12 Family Reunification Process
2018
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA),
· U.S. Department of Education
This webinar is about how to safely and securely reunite families with their children in K-12 schools during emergencies. It describes steps schools can take …
Supporting Displaced Students and Families During and After Emergency Events
The document describes how to help students and families who are displaced by emergencies. It describes ways to support them during and after such events. …
Integrating Drills and Exercises into Overall School Emergency Management Planning
These slides accompany a webinar that explains how schools can include drills and exercises in their emergency plans. It describes the importance of practicing these …