Emergency Preparedness for Children with Special Health Care Needs: Emergency Information Form (EIF)

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The American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics have introduced the Emergency Information Form (EIF) to ensure timely and appropriate care for Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN). This document allows quick access to critical medical history for these children during emergencies when parents or pediatricians are not present. AAP and ACEP emphasize the EIF's significance in aiding the transfer of essential information for CSHCN.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians

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

Keywords: Child Health Services; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Treatment; Family; Pediatrics; Disabled Children; Emergencies; Health Information Management

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); American College of Emergency Physicians

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