Hospital Surge Recommendations and Resources for Pediatric Care

• 2023

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This document provides recommendations and resources compiled by pediatric experts to help hospitals respond to a surge of pediatric patients. It describes strategies to manage resources and staff effectively during such surges. The recommendations include ways to expand capacity, prioritize care, and ensure the safety of both patients and healthcare workers. These are meant to guide immediate response and future planning. It's important to note that not all suggestions may be suitable for every hospital.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Health Services; Emergency Medical Services; Health Resources; Hospitals; Hospitals, Community; Hospitals, Pediatric; Patient Care Management; Pediatrics; Respiratory Syncytial Viruses; Respiratory Tract Infections; Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Surge Capacity

Institutions: Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN); Gulf 7 - Pediatric Disaster Network (G7); Region V for Kids; Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM); EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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