Checklist of Essential Pediatric Considerations for Every Hospital’s Disaster Policies

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• Jeff Barrett; Meredith Rodriguez; Michelle Moegling; Sarita Chung

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The Checklist of Essential Pediatric Considerations for Every Hospital’s Disaster Policies helps families and communities get ready for emergencies involving children. It describes important steps to take before, during, and after a disaster to keep kids safe. The toolkit includes checklists, guides, and resources that are easy to use. It also provides links to more information online where people can learn about planning for different types of disasters like storms or pandemics. By using this toolkit, caregivers can make sure they have everything needed to protect children in an emergency situation.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Organization and Administration; Pediatrics; Guideline Adherence; Emergency Service, Hospital; Risk Assessment; Checklist

Institutions: EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)

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