Mapping US Pediatric Hospitals and Subspecialty Critical Care for Public Health Preparedness and Disaster Response, 2008

• 2012

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• Mary Brantley; Hua Lu; Wanda Barfield; James Holt; Alcia Williams
PMID: 22700019DOI: https://doi.org/10.1001/dmp.2012.28

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This article describes a study on how close US children are to hospitals with special care units. It shows that most kids live within 50 miles of these hospitals, but access varies by state. The study uses maps to show where pediatric hospitals and critical care centers are located. It highlights gaps in hospital coverage for children and suggests using mapping as a tool for planning public health responses during disasters. The goal is to improve access to critical care for all children across the country, especially in emergencies.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Trauma

Audience: Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Burn Units; Critical Care; Disaster Planning; Health Services Accessibility; Hospitals, Pediatric; Intensive Care Units; Public Health Administration; Residence Characteristics; Trauma Centers; United States; Needs Assessment; Geographic Information Systems

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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