Legal Workgroup White Paper
- Marie Lozon; Patrick Balke; Denise Chrysler; William Fales; Linda Fletcher; Lance Gable; Russell Horn; Jeffrey Luk; Shea Mace; Jodi Mascolino; Peter Naderer; Socrates Tuch; Allison Tuohy; Megan Vermerris
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This document describes efforts by the Eastern Great Lakes Pediatric Consortium for Disaster Response to improve disaster preparedness for children. It highlights collaboration with state agencies and hospitals in Michigan and Ohio. The group reviewed laws, policies, and executive orders related to pediatric disaster response. They created a legal playbook as a resource for emergency managers and healthcare providers. Key findings include the importance of executive orders during crises, challenges with telemedicine regulations, and ethical considerations in crisis standards of care. The paper emphasizes regional cooperation to enhance pediatric disaster readiness.
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