Resources and Results
The collaborative aimed to help hospitals nationwide strengthen their ability to care for children during disasters through expert-led training, an all-hazards approach, and modules focused on coordination, coalition building, and patient reunification.
Aim Statement
By October 2020, the collaborative aimed to improve hospitals’ pediatric disaster preparedness by 10%, ensuring most participants had pediatric-inclusive disaster plans, engaged in regional coalitions, and established processes for tracking and reunifying children during emergencies.
Specific Aim #1: Internal Pediatric Disaster Preparedness
By October 30, 2020, at least 85% of participating hospitals will have a hospital disaster plan that includes pediatric-specific needs.
Specific Aim #2: Regional Disaster Coalition Building
By October 30, 2020, at least 85% of participating hospitals will participate in a regional disaster coalition.
Specific Aim #3: Patient Tracking and Reunification
By October 30, 2020, at least 85% of participating hospitals will have a written process for the tracking and reunification of unaccompanied pediatric patients.
