Pediatric Surge Playbook

• 2023

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The Pediatric Surge Playbook is a guide for managing pediatric healthcare during emergencies. It describes strategies and resources to help hospitals, healthcare systems, and emergency response teams handle a surge in pediatric patients. The playbook includes tips on staffing, space management, equipment shortages, mental health support, and coordination between agencies. It also highlights the importance of telehealth services and provides tools like job action sheets for specific roles in crisis situations. Additionally, it offers links to various resources that can assist with planning and responding to pediatric surges effectively.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

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

Keywords: Child Health Services; Crisis Intervention; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services; Hospitals; Interinstitutional Relations; Pediatrics; Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Surge Capacity

Institutions: Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM)

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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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