DisasterCast: Crisis Standards of Care

• 2022

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This 7-minute video interviews Dr. Jeffrey Upperman and focuses on key elements of crisis standards of care in pediatric disaster planning. The video explains how healthcare systems manage during emergencies. It describes the steps taken when resources are limited, like in a pandemic or natural disaster. The focus is on making sure everyone gets fair treatment even when supplies and staff are stretched thin. It also highlights the importance of planning and communication to ensure safety and care for all patients.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Keywords: Crisis Intervention; Disasters; Emergency Medical Services; Health Care Rationing; Pandemics

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Format: Interview

Media Type: Video

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Institution Type: Professional Association

Language: English

Bundles: DisasterCast

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