Pediatric Surge Module 6: Operations and Incident Management

• 2018

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• Mark Dascalos

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This module focuses on managing pediatric surges in healthcare. It describes how to activate incident command systems and use resources like family assistance centers during emergencies. The roles within the command structure are explained: Operations (doers), Planning (thinkers), Logistics (getters), and Finance/Administration (payers). Facilities should prepare for unexpected events by training staff and volunteers, securing areas, and planning for special needs of pediatric patients. Communication with families is crucial. The importance of having a public information officer to handle media is also highlighted for effective response management.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Infectious Disease; Infrastructure Failure; Natural Disasters; Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians

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

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Hospital Planning; Patient Care Management; Pediatrics; Surge Capacity; Health Facility Administration

Institutions: Minnesota Department of Health

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