Society of Pediatric Nurses Public Policy Committee Position Statement on Disaster Management for Children and Families

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• Yvonne Sterling
PMID: 21322969DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2010.10.004

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This article position statement on disaster management focuses on helping children and families during emergencies. It describes the need for special plans to protect kids, who are more vulnerable in disasters. The statement highlights the importance of training healthcare workers and creating policies that consider children's unique needs. It also emphasizes working with schools, parents, and communities to ensure everyone is prepared. By doing so, it aims to improve safety and care for children when disasters happen.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters; Violence

Audience: Nurses

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child Welfare; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Nurses; Nursing; Pediatric Nursing; Professional Competence; Public Policy; Societies, Nursing; Nurse's Role; Family Health; Nurses, Pediatric

Institutions: Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN)

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