Heat and Wildfire Smoke Toolkit for Healthcare Professionals

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This toolkit is for healthcare professionals in Washington State to help protect people from the health risks of extreme heat and wildfire smoke. It includes checklists, action plans, tips for at-risk groups like children and older adults, advice on medications, and resources for patients. The toolkit explains how to spot symptoms of heat or smoke illness, ways to prevent harm, where to find cooling centers or air filters, and how to make safety plans. It also gives special guidance for different types of healthcare workers so they can better support their patients during these events.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Air Pollution; Health Personnel; Patient Care Planning; Smoke Inhalation Injury; Occupational Health; Risk Assessment; Vulnerable Populations; Extreme Heat; Climate Change; Wildfires

Institutions: Foundation for Health Care Quality

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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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