Pediatric Disaster Preparedness of a Hospital Network in a Large Metropolitan Region

• 2010

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• Rizaldy Ferrer; Darshi Balasuriya; Ellen Iverson; Jeffrey Upperman
PMID: 20349700DOI: https://doi.org/10.5055/ajdm.2010.0003

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This article explores pediatric-related emergency experiences, disaster preparation, and hospital capabilities in a large urban county on the West Coast. Through qualitative research involving key informant interviews, the study highlights gaps in disaster preparedness for children. While hospitals have infrastructure for disasters, plans often overlook pediatric needs, assuming children will be transferred to specialized facilities. The study emphasizes the importance of enhancing communication among hospitals in the disaster network to address these shortcomings and ensure effective responses to emergencies.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Hospitals, General; Hospitals, Pediatric; Hospitals, Urban; Los Angeles; Pediatrics; Urban Health Services; Qualitative Research; Mass Casualty Incidents

Institutions: Alliant University; Children's Hospital Los Angeles

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