Disaster Networking Collaborative: Talking Points-Why Enage in Pediatric Disaster Preparedness

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This document provides key talking points to help children’s hospital staff engage hospital leadership in pediatric disaster preparedness. It introduces the Disaster Networking Collaborative (DNC), a Pediatric Pandemic Network initiative supporting children’s hospitals in strengthening emergency preparedness, community partnerships, workforce resilience, and health equity. It promotes standardized care structures, data-driven planning, and regional telehealth strategies to ensure effective and equitable care for children during disasters, emergencies, and pandemics.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

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

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Pediatrics

Institutions: Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN)

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