Children's Hospital Survey White Paper

• 2021

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• Regina Yaskey; Stuart Bradin; Kimberly Burkhart; Michael Dingeldein; Brent Kaziny; Jeremy Kelly; Carolyn Ievers-Landis; Michelle Moegling; Nathan Timm

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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 general emergency departments (EDs), not specialized pediatric ones. The project involved creating surveys to gather data from 22 hospitals about their pediatric resources, like beds and specialty services. This information helps manage hospital capacity during disasters. The paper recommends refining the survey for broader use across FEMA's Region 5 and beyond, aiming for a Federal Pediatric Bed Board to assist in crisis situations.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Hospital Administration; Hospital Bed Capacity; Hospitals, Pediatric; Pediatrics; Health Care Surveys; Disaster Medicine; Surveys and Questionnaires

Institutions: Region V for Kids

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