Healthcare Preparedness for Children in Disasters

The National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD) , Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) , U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

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The NACCD report, established under PAHPRA 2013, advises HHS on pediatric health needs during emergencies. It assesses the readiness of healthcare facilities for pediatric care in mass disasters, reviews best practices, and offers strategies for improvement. Focusing on coalition building, workforce development, and medical countermeasure readiness, the report highlights gaps and provides recommendations to enhance pediatric disaster preparedness, including training, transport, and innovative programming. The NACCD emphasizes the need for ongoing dialogue and planning to improve national readiness for children's health and wellness post-disaster.

Hazard: Natural Disasters

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

Keywords: Child Health; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Emergency Medical Services; Health Services Needs and Demand; Pediatrics; Public Health; Public Health Administration; Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

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