Pediatric Care Coordination Center: A Demonstration and Table Top Exercise

The Michigan Bureau of EMS, Trauma and Preparedness in partnership with Region V for Kids is conducting a pediatric medical operations coordination cell (PMOCC) exercise. PMOCC is a new model for emergency management of pediatric disasters and surge incidents and is based on the new ASPR TRACIE Medical Operations Coordination Cells Toolkit. The June demonstration is designed to introduce and demonstrate a PMOCC for pediatric preparedness and response planners of Region V for Kids states including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. However, others are encouraged to attend, observe, and comment on the activation process and evaluate cell operations. Understanding how PMOCCs could fulfill the role of coordinated response management in times of pediatric disasters and surge incidents, ultimately reducing the overwhelming impact they can have on local and regional resources.