Disaster Networking Collaborative: Recommend Disaster Roles and Responsibilities for a Children's Hospital

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This document outlines the recommended roles and responsibilities of two key pediatric disaster leadership positions in children’s hospitals: the Pediatric Disaster Medical Director and the Pediatric Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. It emphasizes the importance of these roles in developing, implementing, and coordinating pediatric-focused disaster response plans. By fostering interagency collaboration, enhancing hospital readiness, and promoting evidence-based strategies, these roles ensure that children’s hospitals are prepared to respond effectively to disasters while advocating for pediatric needs across systems.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Health Personnel; Hospitals, Pediatric; Interprofessional Relations

Institutions: Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN)

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