Factors Associated With Preparedness of the US Healthcare System to Respond to a Pediatric Surge During an Infectious Disease Pandemic: Is Our Nation Prepared?

• 2017

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• Christy Anthony; Tito Joe Thomas; Bridget Berg; Rita Burke; Jeffrey Upperman
PMID: 29468624DOI: https://doi.org/10.5055/ajdm.2017.0275

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This review was conducted to evaluate current efforts, propose a response plan structure, and suggest policy actions in regards to pediatric surges during infectious pandemics. It identified 162 articles discussing pediatric pandemic surge, leading to the recommendation of organizing response plans around 4 key areas: structure, staff, stuff (resources), and space. Conclusions reveal that the United States (US) health system needs to better prepare for pediatric surges by aligning response plans with national guidelines and adapting them to local needs.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Communicable Diseases; Critical Care; Disaster Planning; Health Planning Guidelines; Hospitals, Pediatric; Intensive Care Units, Pediatric; United States; Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical; Emergency Service, Hospital; Pandemics; Surge Capacity

Institutions: Children's Hospital Los Angeles; University of Southern California

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