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This tool was designed to complement and augment existing disaster resources, both pediatric-specific and general, rather than to serve solely as a stand-alone document. The relative importance assigned to any given consideration is unique to …

Child Maltreatment, A Sample Policy for the Care of Children in the ED (includes information on how EMS providers can gather data to report to ED: Sections III.D.13. and, V.B.2.)

To describe and outline the evaluation and treatment of the child or adolescent who presents to the ED and for whom there is a concern for abuse/neglect, thus ensuring consistent and thorough medical care of …

Reference card from New York EMSC (March 2003).

This infographic was designed to provide essential facts and figures informing disaster preparedness efforts for children living in Ohio and Michigan. The 2020 Top Vulnerabilities identified by Eastern Great Lakes Regional Healthcare Coalitions are addressed. …

Reference card from New York EMSC (March 2003)

A breakdown of billing codes as they pertain to COVID-19 variations to telemedicine

Health care communication is a skill that is critical to safe and effective medical practice; it can and must be taught. Communication skill influences patient disclosure, treatment adherence and outcome, adaptation to illness, and bereavement. …

These communication cards, originally created by the Minnesota EMSC Program, have been adapted by a few states. Each version is available here.

This section contains resources regarding the recommended practices for ensuring emergency department (ED) staff is pediatric ready: necessary skills, knowledge, and training in emergency evaluation and treatment of children of all ages among staff in …

Abstract: Parental consent generally is required for the medical evaluation and treatment of minor children. However, children and adolescents might require evaluation of and treatment for emergency medical conditions in situations in which a parent …

A publication to recommend various methods to measure the use of telehealth as a means of providing care. This report and the conceptual framework herein serve as the foundation for future efforts by measure developers, …

From the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC): Emergency responders face unique challenges that can have a significant impact on behavioral health, and it is important that they have access to providers that understand this. The …

Disaster preparedness for children has made great strides in recent years, but challenges remain. In 2015, hospitals only met 21% of the recommendations outlined in the National Commission on Children and Disasters 2010 report, and …

This clinical report is a revision of “Preparing for Pediatric Emergencies: Drugs to Consider.” It updates the list, indications, and dosages of medications used to treat pediatric emergencies in the prehospital, pediatric clinic, and emergency …

This clinical report is a revision of “Preparing for Pediatric Emergencies: Drugs to Consider.” It updates the list, indications, and dosages of medications used to treat pediatric emergencies in the prehospital, pediatric clinic, and emergency …