Southwest Florida Healthcare Coalition
Resources
Helpful information and links to important resources both locally and nationally.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the lead Federal agency charged with improving the safety and quality of healthcare for all Americans. AHRQ develops the knowledge, tools, and data needed to improve the healthcare system and help consumers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers make informed health decisions.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ)
Congressional District Health Dashboard
Florida EMS for Children (EMSC)
Florida EMS for Children (EMSC) is a nationally funded grant program working to improve health care in the field for children. It is our goal to ensure that pediatric patients receive the best care possible in the prehospital setting. Often viewed as “little adults,” children actually have very different and specific medical needs.
Florida Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC)
Pediatric Emergency ABCs and More*
National Pediatric Disaster Coalition
Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department
Family Reunification Following Disasters: A Plan
National Model EMS Clinical Guideline (2022)
Prehospital Pediatric Readiness EMS AGENCY CHECKLIST
Florida Poison Information Center Network
Pediatric Basic and Advanced Life Support
Adult Basic and Advanced Life Support
National EMS Information System (NEMSIS)
Quick-reference guide: Selecting the appropriate PPE
Pediatric Emergency and Disaster Search (PEDS)
The Pediatric Emergency and Disaster Search (PEDS) tool is designed to help you find high-quality information about how to take care of children before, during, and after crises.
In addition to searching the PPN website, PEDS searches numerous other sites to display relevant results from government agencies, academic institutions, pediatric-focused organizations, and other trusted sources.
To use the search, type in a keyword (such as “hurricane” or “trauma”) and hit the enter/return key or click the search icon.
See About PEDS to learn more and explore search tips. Also, please consider taking a quick survey on your experience with the PEDs. All responses will be used to improve the tool.
Search Pediatric Emergency and Disaster
PedReady Florida
Caring for children in an emergency or disaster setting can be challenging due to a wide range of ages, disease states, and injuries that differ from adults. The goal of Florida PEDReady is to enhance pediatric emergency care, readiness, and preparation in Florida EDs and EMS agencies.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA DTAC prepares states, territories, tribes, and local entities to deliver an effective mental health and substance use-related response to disasters.
Learn about the common warning signs and risk factors for emotional distress that children, adults, and first responders often experience.
First Responders and Disaster Responders Resource Portal
Warning Signs and Risk Factors for Emotional Distress
Psychological First Aid (PFA) free mobile application
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