Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection Chapter 3: Preparedness Planning in Specific Practice Settings

• 2022

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• Sarita Chung; George Foltin; David Schonfeld

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This chapter discusses how pediatricians can prepare for disasters in different practice settings. It describes the importance of planning and working with community partners like schools and hospitals. Pediatricians should have a disaster plan, including communication systems, equipment lists, and ways to keep vaccines safe. They need to know how to help children during emergencies by providing medical care and support. The text also highlights the role of urgent care centers in managing sick or injured children when hospitals are overwhelmed. Overall, it emphasizes teamwork and readiness for all types of disasters affecting kids' health care.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Community Health Services; Community Medicine; Disaster Planning; Health Facilities; Pediatrics; Public Health Administration; Pediatricians; Risk Assessment

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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