Disaster Science Scholars Program: Quality Improvement Collaboratives in Disaster Science, Tabletop Exercise Recording

The PPN is excited to offer a different way to learn Disaster Science from the Disaster Science Scholars Program. Select recorded sessions from this program are now available on demand, with continuing education (CE) credits available for most sessions.

Watch the recorded sessions on PPN Learn, and claim credit here. 

Whether you’re new to disaster science or looking to deepen your expertise, these recordings provide flexible, high-impact learning on core topics in disaster research, emergency preparedness, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Each session is led by experts and designed to equip learners with tools to improve emergency response and advance research in high-stakes environments.

Overview of Disaster Science Databases

Dr. Sandra Spencer, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Children’s Hospital Colorado, discussing efforts to expand in-situ simulation training in emergency departments. She highlights how these simulations aim to improve patient safety and quality of care by preparing teams to respond effectively when critical events occur.

Recorded on October 7, 2025

Learning Objectives

  • Identify QI tools and strategies.
  • Apply advanced QI tools to a simulated, system-level problem.
  • Utilize change management skills to improve success.

Acknowledgements

Produced by the

Pediatric Pandemic Network

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The Pediatric Pandemic Network is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of cooperative agreements U1IMC43532 and U1IMC45814 with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The content presented here is that of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, visit HRSA.gov.


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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Children's National Hospital designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 0.50 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
Course opens: 
10/16/2025
Course expires: 
10/15/2028
Cost:
$0.00

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Children’s National Hospital. Children’s National Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider# 4008362

Credit Designation Statements

Physicians: Children’s National Hospital designates this live/enduring activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Children's National Hospital designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 0.50 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Please proceed only if you have viewed the recorded lecture. It is a prerequisite during which you will receive a required attendance code to proceed with this activity and to receive CE credit.