Session 4 of the DRC will provide participants with information about the focus area of pediatric surge capacity and capability, including expectations for participation. The benefits of selecting this topic for a DRC improvement project will be shared. Details on why it is important to have protocols for various aspects of pediatric surge situations in your hospital’s disaster plan will be discussed.

Objectives:

  • List the benefits of selecting this focus area for a DRC improvement project.
  • Explain why it is important to have protocols for pediatric surge capacity and capability in your hospital’s disaster plan.
  • Describe strategies for preparing to address pediatric surge events in various situations (e.g., daily high ED volume, infectious disease epidemics, disaster event [with notice vs a no-notice disaster event]).
Session date: 
12/03/2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm EST
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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  • 1.00 ANCC
    Children's National Hospital will provide 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 1.00 CAPCE
    This CE activity is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) for 1.00 CEH.
    • 1.00 Advanced
  • 1.00 ASWB
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Speaker(s)

Kellie Snooks, DO, MPH

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.