Metrics of Baseline Vulnerability in Pediatrics Health Care Services Report

2018
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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This report examines the devastating impact of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico's healthcare system, highlighting ongoing challenges and vulnerabilities. It proposes the development of a Regional Disaster Health Response System (RDHRS) to enhance resilience. The report identifies key metrics for assessing pediatric healthcare vulnerabilities, including community characteristics, pediatric services availability, and other indicators. The NACCD provides recommendations for refining and quantifying these metrics to better predict and address healthcare needs in disaster-prone areas. The ultimate goal is to enable targeted resource allocation and improve disaster response and recovery for pediatric healthcare.

Hazard: Natural Disasters

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

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

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

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