Metrics of Baseline Vulnerability in Pediatrics Health Care Services Report

• 2018

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This report focuses on identifying metrics to assess baseline vulnerability in pediatric healthcare. It describes how Hurricane Maria affected Puerto Rico's healthcare system and highlights the need for a resilient health response system. The NACCD suggests indicators like geographic isolation, availability of pediatric services, and hospital resources to measure vulnerability. Recommendations include refining these metrics using existing data sources and validating them through past disaster assessments. The goal is to improve resource allocation during emergencies for better pediatric care outcomes.

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Hazard: Natural Disasters

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

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Health Services; Delivery of Health Care; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Emergency Medical Services; Health Services Accessibility; Pediatrics; Public Health Administration; Vulnerable Populations; Healthcare Disparities

Institutions: 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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