Pediatric/Neonatal Disaster and Medical Surge Preparedness Toolkit

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This toolkit is a guide to prepare for emergencies affecting children. It describes the need for special plans due to past disasters like Hurricane Katrina and the H1N1 flu. The toolkit includes strategies to handle increased numbers of sick or injured children, focusing on hospital readiness, staff training, equipment needs, and patient tracking. It also highlights the importance of mental health support during disasters. The goal is to ensure that hospitals can effectively care for children in emergencies by using existing resources wisely.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Communicable Disease Control; Disaster Planning; Earthquakes; Emergency Medical Services; Hospital Planning; Hospitals; Hospitals, Pediatric; Neonatology; Pediatrics; Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Surge Capacity

Institutions: Contra Costa Health Services

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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