Planning and Caring for Pediatric and Neonatal Patients in Disasters: Inpatient and Outpatient Guidelines (Peds Toolkit)

The NWHRN “Pediatric Toolkit” is a detailed resource to assist in developing internal pediatric surge or disaster plans. This version (Fall, 2020) replaces previous versions of the Toolkit. Included here are numerous resources, guidelines, checklist and trainings for inpatient, outpatient and neonatal planning.

For further information, questions, and/or suggestions for improvement please feel free to contact: info@nwhrn.org.

Last updated: November 4, 2020

Planning and Caring for Pediatric and Neonatal Patients in Disasters: Inpatient and Outpatient Guidelines (Peds Toolkit)
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Pediatric Toolkit

NWHRN Pediatric Toolkit – Section Attachments

Section 1 – Inpatient

Attachment 1-A – Pediatric Services Unit Leader – Job Action Sheets
Attachment 1-B – Pediatric Color Coded Sheets
Attachment 1-C – JumpSTART Pediatric Multiple Casualty Incident Triage
Attachment 1-D – L.E.T. Gel Recipe
Attachment 1-D – Patient Evacuation Tracking Form – Acute Care
Attachment 1-E – Intranasal (IN) Medication Administration MBED Clinical Practice Guideline
Attachment 1-E – MultiCare Intranasal (IN) Medication Administration MBED Clinical Practice Guideline

Section 2 – Outpatient

Attachment 2-A – After-Action Report / Improvement Plan Template
Attachment 2-B – American Academy of Pediatrics Preparedness Checklist for Pediatric Practices
Attachment 2-C Emergency Information for Children with Special Needs – Emergency Information for Children with Special Needs
Attachment 2-D – Pediatric Based Life Support and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Quality
Attachment 2-E – American Academy of Pediatrics Family Reunification Following Disasters: A Planning Tool For Healthcare Facilities
Attachment 2-F – American Academy of Pediatrics Immunization Resources Storage and Handling Series Disaster Planning

Section 3 – Security

Attachment 3-A – Pediatric Safe Area Checklist
Attachment 3-B – Pediatric Safe Area (PSA) Coordinator Job Action Sheet
Attachment 3-C – Pediatric Safe Area Registry Checklist
Attachment 3-D – Child Identification Survey

Section 4 – Currently no attachments

Section 5 – Neonatal

Attachment 5-A – Neonatal Resuscitation Program – Reference Chart
Attachment 5-B – Simplified Neonatal Resuscitation Algorithm

Section 6 – Psychosocial

Attachment 6-A – Behavioral Health Toolbox for Families: Supporting Children and Teens During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Attachment 6-B – Listen, Protect, and Connect: Psychological First Aid for Children and Parents
Attachment 6-C – Listen, Protect, and Connect: Family to Family, Neighbor to Neighbor. Psychological First Air for the Community Helping Each Other
Attachment 6-D – PsySTART Rapid Pediatric Mental Health Triage System: WRAP-EM System End User Manual for WADoH
Attachment 6-E – A Guide to Build Cultural Awareness: American Indian and Alaskan Native
Attachment 6-F – American Academy of Pediatrics – Psychosocial Issues for Children and Families in Disasters: A Guide for the Primary Care Physician
Attachment 6-G – Helping Children Cope With Fear and Anxiety
Attachment 6-H – National Institute of Mental Health: After a Disaster – A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

Section 7 – Online Training

Attachment 7-A – Utah Burn Disaster Crisis Standards of Care

Planning and Caring for Pediatric and Neonatal Patients in Disasters: Inpatient and Outpatient Guidelines (Peds Toolkit)

Planning and Caring for Pediatric and Neonatal Patients in Disasters: Inpatient and Outpatient Guidelines (Peds Toolkit) – Full Text

NWHRN Pediatric Toolkit – Section Attachments

Planning and Caring for Pediatric and Neonatal Patients in Disasters: Inpatient and Outpatient Guidelines (Peds Toolkit)
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