A Pediatric-Focused Self-Assessment Tool on Vulnerabilities to Aid Regional Disaster Planning
Michelle Pintea,
Deanna Dahl Grove
Abstract:Objective:
A significant number of disaster and emergency victims are children. Yet, many hospitals are ill-prepared to care for these patients during disasters, as identified by the National Pediatric Readiness Project’s survey of hospital pediatric disaster plans. The Region V for Kids Center of Excellence created a self-assessment tool to help regions identify vulnerabilities and ways to enhance care for vulnerable children and families.
Methods:
Region V for Kids identified 9 key dom… Show more
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