​​The goal of this activity is to improve disaster preparedness in pediatric primary care settings by equipping practices with the tools, knowledge, and processes to better respond to emergencies that affect children and families. The program aims to build a foundation of emergency management understanding, improve communication during crises, and support quality improvement efforts to strengthen office readiness. The target audience, primary care physicians, nurses, and office staff, need to understand the unique vulnerabilities children face during disasters and take proactive steps to incorporate disaster readiness into routine care. By participating in structured Zoom learning sessions and quality improvement work, practices will be better prepared to deliver safe, coordinated care during disasters.​

Learning Objectives

1. Implement all four Required Pediatric Disaster Preparedness domains  
2. Implement at least one Tier 1 domain to improve disaster readiness in the area of vaccine storage and safety or planning for children with special health care needs
3. Implement at least two Tier 2 domains from​ emergency kits-office and staff, surge planning and infection control planning for biologic disaster, Telehealth, and incorporating disaster preparedness education/materials into WCC​
4. ​Track progress using monthly environmental scans and apply lessons learned to increase the clinic’s overall pediatric disaster readiness score.​

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 activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   

Nurses: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 Live ANCC contact hours. 

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

The planning committee and presenters have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Acknowledgement of Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support

No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.