NYC Pediatric Disaster Healthcare Preparedness Toolkit – Hospitals

• 2020

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The NYC Pediatric Disaster Healthcare Preparedness Toolkit for Hospitals is important because it describes how to care for children during disasters. Dr. Michael Frogel from the Pediatric Disaster Coalition says that children's needs should be considered in all stages of disaster planning, response, and recovery. The toolkit helps hospitals prepare by focusing on the unique needs of kids in emergencies. It provides guidelines and resources to ensure that children receive proper care when disasters happen. You can find more information about this toolkit through the provided links online.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Hospitals; Pediatrics

Institutions: New York City Pediatric Disaster Coalition

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