IDPH ESF-8 Plan: Pediatric and Neonatal Surge Annex Pandemic Care Guidelines

• 2017

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The document describes guidelines for caring for many sick babies and children during a pandemic. The plan helps hospitals and healthcare workers know what to do if there are more patients than usual. It covers how to use resources, keep everyone safe, and make sure the sickest children get the care they need first. The guidelines also explain how to work with other hospitals and share supplies when needed.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Health Planning Guidelines; Illinois; Neonatology; Pediatrics; Triage; Pandemics; Surge Capacity

Institutions: Illinois Department of Public Health; Illinois EMS for Children (EMSC)

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