National Survey of Institutional Pediatric Disaster Preparedness

• 2018

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• Timothy Ketterhagen; Deanna Dahl-Grove; Michele McKee
PMID: 30629270DOI: https://doi.org/10.5055/ajdm.2018.0296

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This study surveyed hospitals across the United States (US) to assess their disaster preparedness for pediatric patients. Findings showed that most hospitals included pediatric patients in their plans. Hospitals with a designated pediatric disaster planner were more comprehensive in addressing pediatric care in their disaster plans, involving special healthcare needs, simulated patients, and decontamination procedures.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Hospitals; Pediatrics; United States; Surveys and Questionnaires

Institutions: The University of Chicago Medicine; UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital

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