- Prepare
- Appoint PECCs
- Assess and Review
- Improve
- Care Team Training and Competencies
- Clinical Pathways
- Equipment, Supplies, and Medications
- Emergency Department Support Services
- Patient and Medication Safety
- Policies, Procedures, and Protocols
- Quality Improvement
- Get Recognized
Resource Overview
- Practical toolkit focused on pediatric considerations during decontamination in mass casualty or hazardous material incidents.
- Provides age‑appropriate protocols, equipment guidance, and process workflows for safe decontamination of children.
- Designed to help hospitals and emergency responders integrate pediatric needs into hazardous exposure planning.
How to Use This Resource
- Review pediatric‑specific decontamination procedures and age‑appropriate safety measures.
- Integrate guidance into ED disaster plans, hazardous materials response protocols, and training exercises.
- Use toolkit components to inform drills, staff education, and interagency planning for hazardous exposures.