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Disaster Preparedness for Pediatric Practices: An Online Tool
Disasters are unpredictable and can cause loss of life, destruction of property, and disruption of business operations. Pediatricians face special concerns including the inadequacy of disaster planning in addressing the needs of children (especially those with special needs), and the ongoing need to develop or improve their pediatric offices and personal disaster plans. A working plan can help practices reduce risks, maintain practice operations, and ensure a
medical home
for children in their care.
Click here
to view a demonstration of the tool.
Instructions
Create a disaster preparedness plan for your medical home practice by answering questions in this interactive tool.
Choose a topic below:
Practice Information
Review Key Resources
Plan for Continuing Operations
Review Insurance Coverage
Store Essential Supplies and Minimize Risk to Equipment
Protect Patient Records and Office Files
Handle Vaccine Issues
Attend to Facility Issues
Consider How to Handle Infection Control
Prepare Office Staff/Employees
Develop Service and/or Evacuation Plans
Prepare an Office "Emergency Go Kit"
Prepare a Plan for Communicating with Clients
Develop a Preparedness Plan for Your Home and Family
Key Resources:
A Disaster Preparedness Plan for Pediatricians
an article by Scott Needle, MD, FAAP that includes guidance and background information to help staff prepare the office in advance of a disaster.
The Role of Pediatric Health Care Providers
an article by Daniel Fagbuyi, MD, FAAP and Jeffrey Upperman, MD, FAAP that offers steps pediatricians can take to promote pediatric emergency preparedness in the community (exiting site).
Supplemental Resources:
AAP Children and Disasters Web Site
AAP Health Topics Page on Disasters
Continuity of Operations Plan
Emergency Information Forms and Emergency Preparedness for Children With Special Health Care Needs
Insurance Coverage for Vaccine Loss
Pandemic Influenza Plan: Template for Primary Care Provider Offices
Safe Storage of Vaccines
Summary of AAP Policy: “Preparation for Emergencies in the Offices of Pediatricians and Pediatric Primary Care Providers”
NEW!
Template Office Plan (word document)
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