Creating a Regional Pediatric Medical Disaster Preparedness Network: Imperative and Issues

• 2006

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• Peter Ginter; Andrew Rucks; Martha Wingate; Rachel Vasconez; Lisa McCormick; Stephen Baldwin
PMID: 16755399DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-006-0084-0

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The article describes the need for a regional network to prepare for pediatric medical disasters. It highlights the increase in natural and human-made disasters, emphasizing that children have unique needs during emergencies. Many hospitals lack resources specifically for children, making it crucial to create a network of pediatric care facilities. The article also explains that such a network would improve communication and collaboration among institutions, ensuring better care during crises. By working together regionally, hospitals can share resources and respond more effectively when children's health is at risk in disaster situations.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Emergency Medical Services; Health Services Needs and Demand; Hospitals, Pediatric; Pediatrics; Prevalence; Regional Medical Programs; Risk Management; Terrorism; Disaster Medicine

Institutions: University of Alabama at Birmingham

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