Drill Planning Guide: Pediatric Surge Capacity

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This document is a step-by-step guide for planning and running pediatric surge capacity drills in hospitals. The guide helps emergency managers use pre-made documents to organize, run, and improve disaster response drills. It covers planning steps, checklists for before and during the drill, roles of team members, safety tips, and how to review what went well or needs fixing after the drill. The goal is to make sure hospitals are ready for emergencies involving many children by practicing realistic scenarios and learning from each exercise.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Hospitals, Pediatric; Pediatrics; Mass Casualty Incidents; Disaster Medicine; Surge Capacity; Health Facility Administration; Simulation Training

Institutions: Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN)

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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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