Resource Guides
Resource Guides are expertly curated, visually stunning, and highly sharable content focused on topics identified by the Pediatric Pandemic Network as critical to improving pediatric readiness of healthcare systems. Each resource guide includes a persistent link, printable page, and QR code all designed to accelerate real-time dissemination of research-informed pediatric care. Many of the resource guides on Resource Central have been co-created by the Resource Central Team and network partners. Please contact us if you would like to add a resource to an existing resource guide or have an idea for a new resource guide.
Guides organized alphabetically by title.
Child Abuse Resource Guide
EMS Clinicians
Nurses
Physicians
This compilation of resources can assist healthcare practitioners in identifying signs of child abuse and communicating effectively with families of pediatric patients.
Child and Youth Preparedness Resource Guide
Families & Children
August is Child and Youth Preparedness Awareness Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for families and caregivers to better prepare for these unexpected events.
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) & Autism Resource Guide
Families & Children
Schools & Childcare Providers
This guide provides resources and tips to help families of children with special healthcare needs, including those with autism spectrum disorder, improve their everyday health and be prepared during crises like natural disasters.
Civil Unrest
Families & Children
Physicians
PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for families and healthcare providers to prepare for protests in their area.
Climate Change Resource Guide
Families & Children
Schools & Childcare Providers
April is Climate Change Awareness Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for individuals and families to better understand how climate change impacts the health of children.
Conserving IV Fluids and Oral Rehydration
Emergency Managers
Nurses
Physicians
These resources are intended to assist with conserving medical supplies during a natural disaster.
Continuing Education for EMS Clinicians
EMS Clinicians
This guide provides resources that offer continuing education credits for EMS clinicians. Through these resources, EMS professionals can receive credit while preparing to provide high-quality pediatric care in everyday emergencies, disasters, and global health threats.
Continuing Education for Nurses
Nurses
This guide provides resources that offer continuing education credits for nurses. Through these resources, nurses can receive credit while preparing to provide high-quality pediatric care in everyday emergencies, disasters, and global health threats.
Continuing Education for Physicians
Physicians
This guide provides resources that offer free continuing education credits for physicians. Through these resources, physicians can receive credit while preparing to provide high-quality pediatric care in everyday emergencies, disasters, and global health threats.
CPR and AED Use Guide
Families & Children
Nurses
Physicians
Schools & Childcare Providers
February is CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use Month and in this Resource Guide we are sharing PPN Resource Central links to information that may be helpful for clinicians treating patients in cardiac arrest.
Dengue Fever
Families & Children
Dengue fever outbreaks have occurred in many U.S. states. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for individuals and families to better prepare for summer celebrations.
Disaster Preparedness Activity Pack for Schools
Schools & Childcare Providers
Resources for school professionals to integrate into disaster preparedness curriculum and after school activities.
Disaster Resources for Behavioral Health Professionals
Behavioral Health Professionals
Physicians
These resources highlight a variety of tools available in PPN’s Resource Central for Behavioral Health Professionals who care for children and adolescents in their practice.
Earthquake Preparedness
Emergency Managers
Families & Children
Schools & Childcare Providers
Earthquakes happen quickly and can result in significant damage to property and people. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for families to know what to do before, during, and after an earthquake event.
Emergency Managers: Leadership in Disaster
Emergency Managers
This resource guide seeks to compliment the International Association of Emergency Managers initiative to promote the capabilities of emergency management and the role of the emergency managers. PPN's Resource Central has records to assist these personnel in preparation and response situations.
Emergency Nurses Resource Guide
Nurses
These resources can assist emergency department nurses in their role in providing services for their pediatric patients.
EMS Clinician Resource Guide
EMS Clinicians
This guide highlights resources for EMS clinicians from PPN that provide education and opportunities on how to care for the pediatric population effectively.
Family Emergency Readiness
Families & Children
January is Family Readiness for Emergencies and Disasters Awareness Month. These resources from PPN's Resource Central can help families prepare for the unexpected by creating evacuation plans, assembling supply kits, and discussing what to do in the event of an emergency.
Fire Prevention Resource Guide
Families & Children
Schools & Childcare Providers
This guide provides comprehensive strategies to help individuals, families, and organizations reduce fire risks and enhance safety.
Firearm Safety Awareness
Behavioral Health Professionals
Families & Children
Nurses
Physicians
Public Health Professionals
Firearm-related deaths and injuries impact children and adults alike. Clinicians must be vigilant in recognizing signs of trauma in children exposed to firearm violence and ensure they have access to appropriate mental health support, safety counseling and resources. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for healthcare providers.
Fireworks Safety Resource Guide
Families & Children
July is Fireworks Safety Awareness Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for individuals and families to better prepare for summer celebrations.
Flood Safety Resource Guide
Emergency Managers
Families & Children
Flooding can happen quickly and can result in significant damage to property and people. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful to know what to do before, during, and after a flood in your community.
H5N1 Resource Guide
Families & Children
Nurses
Physicians
Public Health Professionals
In this Resource Guide, we are sharing PPN Resource Central links to information that may be helpful for learning about H5N1 (Avian Influenza).
Heat Related Illness Safety
Nurses
Physicians
July is Heat Related Illness Safety Awareness Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for clinicians to educate themselves and families to better prepare for these unexpected events.
Hurricane Season Preparedness
Emergency Managers
EMS Clinicians
Families & Children
Schools & Childcare Providers
Hurricane season brings with it the potential for devastating impacts, and it is crucial to prepare both medical facilities and homes to mitigate risks and safeguard lives.
Immunization Awareness Resource Guide
Nurses
Physicians
Public Health Professionals
August is Immunization Awareness Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for healthcare providers to prepare for patient visits in many situations.
Inpatient Pediatric Nursing Resource Guide
Nurses
The tools and resources available here reflect just a glimpse of the environment pediatric nurses work in, ranging from emergency rooms and NICUs to outpatient clinics.
Measles Resource Guide
Families & Children
Nurses
Physicians
Stay informed and prepared with up-to-date information, guidelines, and support to effectively manage and prevent measles outbreaks during this season with resources that may be helpful from PPN.
Mental Health Awareness
Behavioral Health Professionals
Families & Children
Physicians
PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for families and clinicians to assist those experiencing mental health challenges.
Mpox (Monkeypox) Awareness
Nurses
Physicians
Public Health Professionals
Mpox is an emerging virus that has been detected recently at higher than usual rates in the United States.
National Preparedness Month Guides
Emergency Managers
Families & Children
Nurses
Physicians
Public Health Professionals
Schools & Childcare Providers
This resource guide is a collection of guides that PPN has shared this year on topics that are key to be prepared in the case of an emergency situation.
Poison Proofing Resource Guide
Families & Children
Nurses
Physicians
In this Resource Guide, we are sharing information that may be helpful for poison-proofing around the home and how to treat a child who has been exposed to poison.
Public Health Nurses
Nurses
Public health nurses play a vital role in disaster and emergency preparedness. These resources can provide guidance as they serve their communities.
Radon Exposure Prevention
Families & Children
Schools & Childcare Providers
January is Radon Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for individuals and families to identify and address this colorless, odorless gas that can cause serious health risks.
Refugee & Immigrant Health
Families & Children
Physicians
April is Refugee and Immigrant Health Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for clinicians to share with individuals and families who are either experiencing life as a refugee or immigrant to provide assistance to them.
Respiratory Illness
Nurses
Physicians
Public Health Professionals
Stay informed and prepared with up-to-date information, guidelines, and support to manage and effectively prevent respiratory illnesses during this season.
Reunification After a Disaster
Emergency Managers
Families & Children
Natural disasters and unexpected emergencies can lead to family separation. These PPN resources can assist with reunification plans to assist families and communities.
Safe Toys and Gifts
Families & Children
December is Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for individuals and families to better prepare for the holiday season.
School Nurses Resource Guide
Nurses
These resources can assist school nurses as they play a vital role in managing emergencies and disasters within the school setting.
Sepsis Awareness
EMS Clinicians
Nurses
Physicians
Improved awareness of sepsis symptoms and healthcare education could save many lives. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for healthcare providers.
Sheltering After Disaster
Emergency Managers
Disasters can cause widespread destruction that results in individuals and families needing to seek emergency shelter. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for emergency managers to prepare shelters with the appropriate supplies to meet the needs of displaced people in the community.
Summer Weather Safety
Families & Children
Schools & Childcare Providers
June is Summer Weather Safety (Tornadoes/Thunderstorms/Lightning) Awareness Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for individuals and families to better prepare for these unexpected events.
Swimming and Water Safety
Families & Children
Schools & Childcare Providers
June is Swimming and Water Safety Awareness Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for individuals and families to better prepare for water activities.
Talking with Kids After a Disaster for Parents and School Professionals
Families & Children
Schools & Childcare Providers
These resources highlight a variety of tools available in PPN’s Resource Central for families and school professionals to support children and adolescents after a disaster.
Wildfire Resources
Families & Children
Nurses
Physicians
Wildfire season brings with it the potential for devastating impacts, and it is crucial to prepare both medical facilities and homes to mitigate risks and safeguard lives.
Winter Illness Treatment
EMS Clinicians
Nurses
Physicians
February is Winter Safety Month and in this Resource Guide we are sharing PPN Resource Central links to information that may be helpful for clinicians treating patients with winter related injuries.
Winter Readiness
Families & Children
Winter weather provides opportunities and activities for children but can come with accompanying safety risks. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for parents and caregivers to prepare for winter weather both in and out of doors.