Planning and Caring for Pediatric and Neonatal Patients in Disasters: Inpatient and Outpatient Guidelines

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The text provides guidelines for planning and caring for pediatric and neonatal patients during disasters. It describes resources, checklists, and training materials to help healthcare facilities prepare for emergencies involving children. The document includes sections on inpatient, outpatient, security, psychosocial support, online training, family reunification after disasters, cultural awareness in American Indian/Alaska Native communities, and basic life support techniques. It aims to ensure that hospitals can safely care for children during crises by organizing supplies and staff while maintaining communication with families.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

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

Keywords: Child Health Services; Delivery of Health Care; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Hospitals, Pediatric; Neonatology; Pediatrics

Institutions: Northwest Healthcare Response Network

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