EIIC: Disaster Preparedness

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This webpage describes how the EIIC is working to improve disaster preparedness for children. It highlights that many hospitals and emergency departments lack plans for children's needs during disasters. The EIIC provides resources, tools, and training to help hospitals prepare better. There are special centers in different regions focused on improving care for children during emergencies like pandemics or natural disasters. It also emphasizes the importance of family reunification after a disaster and offers modules to guide hospitals in creating effective plans for this process while considering behavioral health needs post-disaster.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

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

Keywords: Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Hospitals, Pediatric; Pediatrics; Disaster Medicine

Institutions: EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)

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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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