Care for Children with Special Health Care Needs in Disasters

• 2009

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• George Foltin; Arthur Cooper
PMID: 21791799DOI: https://doi.org/10.3233/prm-2009-0076

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This article highlights the vulnerability of children with special health care needs (CSHCN) during disasters, emphasizing the importance of preparedness at all levels of healthcare and government to prevent instability and mortality. With approximately 80 million children in the US, 12 million being CSHCN, challenges like access to essential resources and specialized care are magnified in crisis situations. The role of pediatric rehabilitation teams is crucial in educating families, participating in planning, and providing expertise during emergencies. Encouraging awareness and preparedness among parents of CSHCN is essential to ensuring the well-being of these vulnerable children during disasters.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Emergency Medical Services; Health Personnel; Health Services Needs and Demand; Disabled Children; Needs Assessment; Vulnerable Populations

Institutions: New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

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