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.
Children's Hospital Survey White Paper
2021
· Region V for Kids
This document describes a project to improve disaster preparedness in hospitals across Ohio and Michigan. It highlights that most children needing emergency care go to …
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Behavioral Health Workgroup White Paper
2021
· Region V for Kids
This document focuses on helping children with mental health needs during disasters like COVID-19. It describes how hospitals and experts worked together to create plans, …
Asset Map Workgroup White Paper
2021
· Region V for Kids
This document describes a project to improve disaster response for children’s hospitals. The group looked at different technology platforms to map hospital assets. They chose …
2021 Emergency Department Interactive Checklist
2020
· EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC),
· Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM),
· Region V for Kids
This checklist helps hospitals prepare for pediatric emergencies. It describes resources and tools for emergency departments to improve care for children. The checklist includes guidelines …
2020 Darkest Winter: Pediatric Disaster and Surge Response Virtual Exercise
2020
· Region V for Kids
This virtual exercise was held to improve pediatric disaster care. It included lectures, panel discussions, and breakout sessions focused on COVID-19, MIS-C updates, and planning …
10 Tips for Teaching the Psychological First Aid Model for K-12 Education Agencies
2020
· Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM),
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA)
This 2-page sheet provides 10 tips for teaching the psychological first aid (PFA) model in schools. It describes how PFA helps students, staff, and families …
ICS Pediatric Surge Subject Matter Expert -Technical Specialist (Job Action Sheet)
The Pediatric Surge SME makes data-and stakeholder-informed decisions to balance patient load and ensure high-quality care. decisions may direct the movement of pediatric patients (and …
Essential Elements of Information for the Secondary Transport of Pediatric Patients
This is a guide that may be useful for structing reports for transporting pediatric patients and a tab with information for facility related data.
WRAP-EM Pediatric Resource Guide RSV/ Seasonal Respiratory Illness
This guide contains a curated collection of resources for Just-in-Time (JIT) clinical care, strengthening planning and exercises, and promoting staff resilience. The Guide offers links …
Be Ready: Tips for Families of Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs
This webpage provides tips for families with children and youth who have special healthcare needs to prepare for emergencies and disasters. It describes the importance …