Emergency and Disaster Preparedness of School Transportation Staff and School Buses in the United States: Compliance With Recommendations for School Transportation Safety

• 2017

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• Robert Olympia; Christopher Weber; Jodi Brady; Susana Ho
PMID: 27176903DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000000704

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The study aimed to assess the adherence of school transportation staff and school buses to safety recommendations for transporting children. A questionnaire was sent to school transportation staff, with 558 responses analyzed. Most responders had training in first aid but lacked training in managing emergencies like severe allergic reactions or cardiac arrest. While a majority of buses had safety equipment like seat belts and first aid kits, there were gaps in immediate access to critical emergency items. The study highlighted the need to educate staff on pediatric emergencies, ensure proper safety equipment, and familiarize them with emergency protocols for disasters.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; School Health Services; Schools; Transportation of Patients; Motor Vehicles; Safety Management; Guideline Adherence

Institutions: Penn State Health Children's Hospital

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