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Learning Objectives:
At the end of this chapter, the reader will be able to:
1. Explain their role in the general system response to disasters.
2. Create a disaster-preparedness framework for a general practice pediatric office.
3. Describe the components for basic internal office readiness (facilities, equipment,
records, communication system, chain of command, contact list, staff
responsibilities, triage, screening, prioritization, practice readiness, staff
development, and insurance).
4. Determine how the practice will link and coordinate efforts with affiliate
hospitals, schools, daycare centers, local response teams, the local department of
health, and city, State, and Federal efforts.
5. Develop a list of contact numbers for all existing agencies that are components in
the external disaster management system.
6. Establish relationships with the local or regional Office of Emergency
Management and strengthen already established relationships with
organizations/institutions in the community.
7. Integrate into the larger community response effort.
8. Participate in disaster drills and exercises.
9. Describe disaster protocols of local departments of health.
10. Communicate directly with children and families about disaster and terrorism
preparedness.
11. Answer the questions of children and families during events.
12. Provide advice for families of children with special health care needs.
13. Participate in creating contingency plans to increase hospital surge capacity.
14. Help to produce contingency plans for acquiring and maintaining essential
services (water, electricity, oxygen, garbage disposal).
15. Plan for stockpiling medical supplies.
16. Participate in a network of community resources that will be able to organize
volunteers to become proxy caretakers for orphaned children.
17. Participate in planning hospital infrastructure needs for children (disaster drills
involving children, infection control plans, quarantine procedures, staff training).
Chapter 10. Working with Government Agencies to
Enhance Preparedness
Goal: To assist pediatricians working with government agencies to enhance
preparedness for meeting children’s needs.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this chapter, the reader will be able to:
1. Describe the role of various government agencies in disaster preparedness and
response.
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