NICU/Nursery Evacuation Tabletop Exercise Toolkit

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This toolkit is a guide for planning and practicing emergency evacuations in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and nurseries. It describes how hospitals can prepare for emergencies by using tabletop exercises, which are practice scenarios to help staff learn what to do during an evacuation. The toolkit includes step-by-step instructions, checklists, and resources to ensure the safety of newborns during emergencies. By using this toolkit, hospitals can improve their readiness and response plans to protect vulnerable infants in critical situations.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Hospitals, Pediatric; Intensive Care Units, Neonatal

Institutions: Illinois EMS for Children (EMSC)

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