Pediatric Disaster Preparedness Conference

August 7, 2025

This groundbreaking conference brings together experts, healthcare providers, emergency planners, and child advocates to spotlight the vital—but often overlooked—role of pediatric patients in disaster planning and response. Designed to catalyze change at institutional, local, and state levels, the event provides a deep dive into the specialized needs and vulnerabilities of children in times of crisis. The goal of this conference is to educate attendees on different aspects of children and disasters, while allowing them to network with other professionals facing the same challenges. The conference aims to provide attendees with resources, ideas, and encouragement to go back to their agency and ensure children are included in all aspects of disaster planning.

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants
  • EMTs

Learning Objectives

  • Analyze the gaps in pediatric disaster planning at your agency/facility.
  • Enhance understanding of unique pediatric vulnerabilities in disasters.
  • Improve preparedness strategies for pediatric populations.
  • Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration in pediatric disaster response.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Children's National Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 8.00 ANCC
    Children's National Hospital will provide 8.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 8.00 CAPCE
    This CE activity is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) for 8.00 CEH.
    • 8.00 Operational
  • 8.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
Course opens: 
08/07/2025
Course expires: 
10/06/2025
Event starts: 
08/07/2025 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
08/07/2025 - 5:00pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Thursday, August 7, 2025

Time (EDT)SessionSpeaker(s)
8:00am-8:55amPediatrics in Burn DisastersJames Jeng, MD FACS
8:55am-9:50amPediatric DecontaminationJeremy Urekew, Paramedic
10:05am-11:00amDisasters: Have we learned from our past and are we prepared for the future? Carl Flores, Executive Director of Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Health
11:00am-11:55amChildren with Special Healthcare Needs in a Disaster (before/during after)Nick Salzman, Paramedic
1:00pm-1:55pmRegional Medical Operations Coordination CenterAndrew Bernard, MD FACS
1:55pm-2:45pmReunification & Patient TrackingIrene Navis, AICP
3:00pm-5:00pmSkills and Challenges

Melanie Biver RRT

Nick Salzman, Paramedic

Gwyn Hetzel

 

Hardin County Government Building
150 N Provident Way
Elizabethtown 42701
United States

Acknowledgement of Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support

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

Committee member(s)

Kristy Deutschmann, B.S.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

James Jeng, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Course Director(s)

Abby Bailey, NR Paramedic, MPA

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Andrew Bernard, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Melanie Biver, Respiratory Therapist

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Carl Flores

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Gwyn Hetzel, Critical Care Paramedic

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

James Jeng, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Irene Navis, AICP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jeremy Urekew, Advanced Practice Paramedic

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

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 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM 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 8.0 LIVE ANCC contact hours.

EMTs: This CE activity is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education for 8.0 Operational CEH. 

Available Credit

  • 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Children's National Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 8.00 ANCC
    Children's National Hospital will provide 8.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 8.00 CAPCE
    This CE activity is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) for 8.00 CEH.
    • 8.00 Operational
  • 8.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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