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 …
Supporting the Family After the Death of a Child or Adolescent
2023
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· University of Nebraska Medical Center,
· U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs,
· University of Nebraska,
· Courageous Parents Network,
· National Association of Social Workers (NASW),
· Children's Mercy Kansas City
This article focuses on helping families cope after losing a child or teenager. It describes the emotional challenges parents and siblings face during this difficult …
Drought and Health: A Messaging Framework for Public Health and Healthcare Providers
· University of Nebraska Medical Center,
· National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
· National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS)
The document is about how drought affects health and what public health workers and healthcare providers can do. It describes ways to communicate important information …
Drought and Public Health: A Roadmap for Advancing Engagement and Preparedness
2023
· National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
· National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS),
· University of Nebraska Medical Center
The document explains how droughts can affect public health. It describes ways to prepare for these impacts by improving communication, planning, and response strategies. The …
Biological PPE: Ebola Virus Disease - High Level - Donning
The video demonstrates the step-by-step process of donning biological personal protective equipment (PPE) for Ebola patient care, following the protocol used by the Nebraska Biocontainment …
How to Evacuate When Disaster Strikes: A Literature Review of Hospital Evacuations
This review describes how hospitals can safely move patients and staff during disasters like fires, floods, or storms. It explains the steps needed to plan …
Doffing High Level PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
The document explains how to safely remove high-level personal protective equipment (PPE). It describes the steps needed to take off PPE without spreading germs or …
Donning High Level PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
The document describes how to put on high-level personal protective equipment (PPE) safely. It describes the steps needed to wear PPE correctly, which helps protect …
Children and Natural Disasters: How to Talk to Your Kids
This 35-minute webinar, one of a series in response to flooding in Nebraska, discusses how natural disasters affect children. It describes the physical and emotional …