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Pandemic Influenza Planning for Pediatric Patients

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Created by experts at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles as a deliverable for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Healthcare Facilities Emergency Care Partnership Program Grant, the Information included in this document is based on learnings from the 2009 H1N1 Influenza outbreak that began in early 2009. The information is intended to provide supplementary recommendations for pediatric pandemic influenza planning and can be used as an addendum to a larger pandemic planning document
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Pediatric Disaster Resource and Training Center

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The Pediatric Disaster Resource and Training Center provides training, resources and new models of virtual linkage with health care centers throughout Los Angeles County. By providing a unique environment that marshals all the forces of pediatric disaster training, they provide excellent resources and training for the health care community.

As a multi-disciplinary team, they come together to serve children facing crises. Their subject matter experts work in partnership with nurses and staff leaders to facilitate dialogue with community leaders about best practices in regard to children in disasters.

Pediatric Surge Pocket Guide

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Clinical checklists, guides, and just-in-time references to manage a surge of pediatric patients. This resource is being shared from Los Angeles County.

Disaster Preparedness to Meet Children’s Needs

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Children have important physical, physiologic, developmental, and mental differences from adults that can and must be anticipated in the disaster planning process. Plans must ensure that health care facilities and medical providers are prepared to meet the medical needs of children of all ages and developmental stages.

Pandemic Influenza: Children At-Risk

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An Issue Brief by Trust for America's Health and the American Academy of Pediatrics

Pediatrics During Disasters

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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 for pediatric mass casualty care. This resource is brought to you courtesy of New York City of Department of Health:

 

Psychological First Aid for Children and Parents

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As a parent, you are in the best position to help your child in the event of a disaster. Just as you talk to your child’s doctor about his or her health, such as what to do when your child is sick or hurt, you can also talk to your child’s doctor, mental health professional, or someone at your child’s school who can help you and your child after a disaster.

Children & Disasters

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Resources for pediatricians, families, child care, schools, avocacy/policy

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