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Leadership and hospital preparedness: disaster management and emergency services in pediatrics
Mark S Gamble1, Rodney B Hanners, Connie Lackey
1Hospital Association of Southern California , Los Angeles, California, USA.
Background:
: The purpose of this article is to describe the role of leadership in hospital preparedness in addressing the needs of pediatric patients in times of disaster and emergency.
Methods:
: Descriptive article was derived from conference presentation of current practice by health care leaders.
Results:
: Leadership is critical in emergency preparedness. Hospitals and other health care providers should consider special needs of pediatric patients in their planning, preparation, practice, and partnerships.
Conclusions:
: Using a combination of regional, systems, and hospital approaches will yield more effective responses to disaster events.
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