Disaster and Emergency Preparedness and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Child Care Programs in Michigan: A Mixed-Methods Analysis

• 2023

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• Elizabeth Budnik; Andrew Hashikawa; Allison Cator; Stuart Bradin; Courtney Mangus
PMID: 37057683DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2023.32

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This study looks at how child care programs in Michigan were affected by COVID-19 and their emergency preparedness. It shows that many programs had written plans, but some lacked specific plans for infectious outbreaks or special needs children. During the pandemic, 59% of programs closed, and others reduced capacity or changed cleaning methods. The pandemic caused changes in learning and socialization, increased family burdens, financial challenges, and a lack of guidance. The study suggests more support is needed to improve emergency readiness in child care settings.

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Hazard: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child Care; Civil Defense; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Michigan; Program Evaluation; Pandemics; Surveys and Questionnaires; COVID-19

Institutions: University of Michigan

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