Access to Critical Health Information for Children During Emergencies: Emergency Information Forms and Beyond

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• James Callahan; Steve Baldwin; Chelsea Bodnar; Susan Fuchs; Steven Krug; Cynthiana Lightfoot; Mordechai Raskas; Stuart Weinberg
PMID: 36807981DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2022-060970

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Children with chronic conditions need detailed emergency plans to improve outcomes during emergencies. An Emergency Information Form (EIF) is a quick medical summary for healthcare providers to give optimal care during emergencies. This policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) discusses key data elements, integration with electronic records, and expanding data access for all children. The goal is to enhance emergency care and disaster preparedness.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

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

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child Health Services; Civil Defense; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Treatment; Pediatrics; Health Information Systems; Electronic Health Records; Emergencies; Health Information Management

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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