Advocates & Policymakers

Content in this area is sorted for Advocates & Policymakers. Advocates provide support to individuals and/or groups in need though education and awareness initiatives. Policymakers are responsible for creating and amending policy. Advocates and policymakers work collaboratively to create change.

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"Caring for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Keys for Success" by Dennis Doherty

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NICU to Nursery: Tracheostomy Care in the Home Setting

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Pediatric Disaster Education Gap Analysis Recommendations from a National Health Provider Survey

This infographic summarizes the key findings of a national multi-discipline health provider survey conducted in June 2020. Survey respondents were asked to assign expected level of pediatric disaster training for emergency/hospital providers, primary care providers, …

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This infographic summarizes the key findings of a national multi-discipline health provider survey conducted in …

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Children and Disaster Hazard Awareness

This infographic provides community, hospital, public health, policy makers and first responders with awareness, preparedness, response and mitigation intelligence unique to children associated covering twenty-four hazards. (2 pages) Last Updated: May 2021

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This infographic provides community, hospital, public health, policy makers and first responders with awareness, preparedness, …

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Pediatric Disaster Digital Toolkits

A list of eight top pediatric disaster mobile applications to assist in just-in-time training, decision support, clinical operations and community preparedness. The list includes QR codes for IOS, Android and web-based resources suitable for multi-discipline …

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A list of eight top pediatric disaster mobile applications to assist in just-in-time training, decision …

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The State of Pediatric Disaster Education Gaps and Recommendations to Resolve Across Disciplines and Health Care Coalitions

This two-page infographic summarizes findings from the Eastern Great Lakes Pediatric Consortium for Disaster Response Gap Analysis. The analysis found that pediatric disaster education gaps are systemic across all disciplines and solutions require a systematic …

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This two-page infographic summarizes findings from the Eastern Great Lakes Pediatric Consortium for Disaster Response …

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COVID and Children Eastern Great Lakes Pediatric Consortium for Disaster Response

This infographic described the COVID Operations providing Just-In-Time Pediatric Pandemic Education and Training from January 1, 2020 to December 31,2020. The activities demonstrate the opportunities and bench strength pediatric disaster centers of excellence can mobilize …

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This infographic described the COVID Operations providing Just-In-Time Pediatric Pandemic Education and Training from January …

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Rural Health Network Development Program

A program provides support to mature networks of rural health care providers and community health partners to integrate administrative, clinical, technological and financial functions to improve access and quality of health care in rural areas.

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A program provides support to mature networks of rural health care providers and community health …

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Family Voices

Family Voices is a national organization and grassroots network of families and friends of children and youth with special health care needs and disabilities that promotes partnership with families–including those of cultural, linguistic and geographic …

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Family Voices is a national organization and grassroots network of families and friends of children …

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Using Telehealth to Expand Access to Essential Health Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Guidance on the current landscape of telehealth services and considerations for healthcare systems, practices, and providers using telehealth services to provide virtual care during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Advocates & Policymakers Clinicians EMSC Stakeholders

Guidance on the current landscape of telehealth services and considerations for healthcare systems, practices, and …

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Rural Health Care Services Outreach Program

An outreach program designed to provide support to promote rural health care services outreach projects utilizing evidence-based or promising practice models in order to address community-specific health concerns.

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An outreach program designed to provide support to promote rural health care services outreach projects …

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Telemedicine & Telehealth Service Provider Directory

An online telemedicine and telehealth service provider directory for hospital and healthcare administrators and others who want to expand or improve upon their healthcare services. The directory lists companies providing medical specialty services such as …

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An online telemedicine and telehealth service provider directory for hospital and healthcare administrators and others …

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Medical Language Access Solutions For Care Delivery

Our audio service offers 24/7 access to over-the-phone medical interpreters in more than 200 languages and can be reached both over a telephone or on the AMN Language Services Interpreting application. Every call is answered …

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Our audio service offers 24/7 access to over-the-phone medical interpreters in more than 200 languages …

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​Office of Access and Functional Needs Library

The OAFN Library is a comprehensive clearinghouse for access and functional needs-specific best practices, guidance documents, videos, and more.

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The OAFN Library is a comprehensive clearinghouse for access and functional needs-specific best practices, guidance …

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The Lifeline Program: Tribal Toolkit - A Federal Discount for Eligible Consumer's Phone or Internet Service

This toolkit's purpose is to provide Tribal communities with the Lifeline resources they need to educate the stakeholders listed below about the program.

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This toolkit's purpose is to provide Tribal communities with the Lifeline resources they need to …

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Tribal Lifeline

Infographic on the federal Tribal lifeline program that helps lower the cost of your monthly phone or internet bill.

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Infographic on the federal Tribal lifeline program that helps lower the cost of your monthly …

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Tribal Nations: The Four Universal Service Fund programs

Four Universal Service Fund programs help connect Tribal communities to phone and broadband services by working at the infrastructure, community, and individual level.

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Four Universal Service Fund programs help connect Tribal communities to phone and broadband services by …

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ADA Requirements: Effective Communication

A publication designed to help title II and title III entities communicate effectively with people who have communication disabilities.

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A publication designed to help title II and title III entities communicate effectively with people …

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PrepTalks: L. Vance Taylor "We Succeed or Fail Together"

A discussion about access and inclusion from Vance Taylor, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services specific to accommodating and integrating the needs of those with access and functional needs.

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A discussion about access and inclusion from Vance Taylor, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services …

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