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A Cross-Sector Guide from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Older adults face unique challenges during disasters. Planning for their needs in a disaster event should include factors including mobility limitations, health conditions, and medication needs. This guide offers practical resources and guidance for caregivers and family members to help ensure that older adults are […]

The Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) Coalition provides technical assistance to ESRD Networks, Medicare organizations, and other groups to ensure timely and efficient disaster preparedness, response, and recovery for the kidney community. The KCER Coalition strives to provide disaster preparedness resources to save lives, improve outcomes, empower patients and families, educate healthcare workers, build partnerships with […]

County of Los Angeles Parents play a crucial role in supporting their children during times of disaster. Just as they consult their child’s doctor for health issues, they can also reach out to healthcare providers, mental health professionals, or school staff for assistance and guidance in the aftermath of a disaster event. These tools, provided […]

New York City of Department of Health All hospitals should plan for pediatric patients arriving during a disaster. The following document addresses the issues surrounding pediatric emergency care during a disaster. It is presented under the supposition that all hospitals need to recognize the potential for receiving pediatric patients during a disaster and appropriately plan […]

Particular aspects of emergency care for children may be especially difficult for rural hospitals to meet, as they often have less access to pediatric and emergency medicine trained physicians. The attached study “Pediatric Care in Rural Hospital Emergency Departments”, was compiled using data  analysis which compared rural and urban hospitals’ responses on various dimensions of […]

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Clinical checklists, guides, and just-in-time references to manage a surge of pediatric patients. Sections include: Pediatric Safe Areas Normal Values Triage and Assessment Treatment and Medications Equipment Decontamination Mental Health Pediatric Surge Pocket Guide

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles & LA County EMS Agency This resource provides essential strategies for hospitals to enhance their emergency preparedness for a pediatric surge event. The guide can serve as a valuable tool for hospital emergency planners seeking to fortify their emergency response efforts and ensure optimal outcomes during crises. Download this clinical quick […]

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) The special medical needs of children make it essential that health care facilities be prepared for both pediatric and adult victims of bioterrorism attacks, including those resulting from dispersal of airborne or foodborne agents. Moreover, while terrorist attacks on the United States have provoked the development of guidelines […]