Access and Functional Needs (AFN) Tips for First Responders

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This mobile application provides tips for first responders, addressing everyday disaster readiness and situations with different populations. Tips are provided on topics such as working with seniors, mental illness, cognitive disabilities, child bearing and newborns, and more. The goal is to ensure safety and respect while providing the necessary assistance in crisis situations.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: EMS Clinicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Mental Disorders; Communication Barriers; Deafness; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Infant, Newborn; Pregnant Women; Disabled Children; Blindness; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Emergency Responders; Service Animals

Institutions: University of Hawaii

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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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