IN THIS ISSUE: Partnerships between healthcare and public health build surge capacity and means of caring for children and infants with special healthcare needs during a disaster.
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PEDIATRIC SURGE EVALUATION IN THIS PRACTICE: A Chicago-based public health/healthcare partnership developed a heat wave response exercise that enables planners to evaluate pediatric medical surge in addition to mass care for adults.
IN THIS PRACTICE:Disaster preparedness materials from the Trans-Atlantic Renal Council provide specialized meal plans and grocery lists for adults and children with kidney disease.
IN THIS PRACTICE:Seattle-King County developed an extensive toolkit for hospitals managing and evacuating pediatric patients and neonates during a disaster.
