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.
Factors Associated with Resilience in Children During a Disaster: A Scoping Review
2025
· University of Southern California,
· University of California San Francisco,
· University of Nevada, Las Vegas,
· UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
This article examines factors that help children be strong during disasters. It highlights the importance of support from caregivers and peers, as well as community …
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine and Nirsevimab Uptake Among Pregnant People and Their Neonates
This study was conducted to describe the uptake of the prenatal RSVpreF vaccine and infant nirsevimab during the 2023-2024 RSV season. It found high uptake …
Provider Guidance for the Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Infants: Maternal Vaccination Versus Infant Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
This article provides guidance on preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants. It describes two new FDA-approved options: Beyfortus, a monoclonal antibody for infants, and …
The 2021 AAP Febrile Infant Guideline: Looking Under the Hood
This webinar discusses the 2021 AAP Febrile Infant Guideline. It looks at how to care for infants with a fever and describes the latest recommendations …
Capacity Building During Short-Term Surgical Outreach Trips: A Review of What Guidelines Exist
2023
· Stanford University,
· Hospital Clínica Bíblica,
· Military Hospital 175 Bệnh Viện Quân Y,
· University of California San Francisco
The article reviews guidelines for building capacity during short-term surgical outreach trips. It describes how these trips aim to help communities by providing medical care …
Association of Emergency Department Characteristics With Presence of Recommended Pediatric‐Specific Behavioral Health Policies
2024
· University of California San Francisco,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University,
· University of Utah,
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Harvard Medical School,
· Brown University,
· Alaska Department of Health,
· University of California, Los Angeles
The article looks at how emergency departments (EDs) have policies for children's mental health. It describes how certain features of EDs, like size and location, …
Partnering to Prepare: An Academic/Workforce Collaboration to Develop Disaster Shelter Training for Nurses
This article describes a partnership between health departments and a university in California to train public health nurses for disaster shelters. Due to more frequent …
Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke in Children and Public Health Tools: A Narrative Review
2020
· University of California San Francisco,
· University of California, Berkeley,
· California Environmental Protection Agency (OEHHA)
The article reviews the health effects of wildfire smoke on children and suggests public health tools to protect them. It describes how wildfire smoke can …
Mpox (formerly Monkeypox) in the Child Care Setting
This webpage provides information for childcare providers who work with children at risk of mpox. Young children are at low risk but can get infected …
Emergency Preparedness in a Sample of Persons With Disabilities
2013
· University of California San Francisco,
· Public Health Institute,
· New York University,
· Loyola University Maryland
This study, conducted in 2011, assessed emergency preparedness in 253 community residents with disabilities receiving personal assistance services. Results showed that involving the personal assistant …