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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The child care industry in Michigan faced emergency preparedness challenges historically. A survey in 2020 revealed that while most programs had written plans, many lacked specific components like infectious outbreak plans and training for staff. The COVID-19 pandemic further exposed deficiencies, leading to closures, capacity reductions, and protocol changes in a significant portion of programs. Identified themes included impacts on learning, socialization, family burden, financial strain, and a lack of guidance. The findings underscore the necessity for improved support and the integration of emergency preparedness into program quality assessments.

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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; Pandemics; COVID-19

Institutions: University of Michigan

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