Pediatric Readiness Program: Wildfire Disaster Preparedness

• 2021

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• Justin Sales; Hillary Nicholson; Jolie Manning; Karen Jeffrey-Markowski; Carl Eriksson

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This webinar discusses wildfire disaster preparedness for hospitals. Medical teams from different hospitals shared their experiences with evacuating patients during wildfires. They talked about planning, moving patients safely, and working with local emergency services. The session also highlighted the importance of communication and having plans in place before disasters happen. Hospitals used tools to assess patient needs and coordinate evacuations effectively. The presentation included lessons learned from past events to help improve future responses to similar emergencies.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Communication Barriers; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Hospitals; Pediatrics; Wildfires

Institutions: Oregon Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC); Oregon Health Authority

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