The DRC runs from September 2024 through June 2026

The DRC connects children’s hospitals working to strengthen pediatric disaster response, using a quality improvement approach. The collaborative focuses on priority areas: evacuation, reunification, surge, and triage/infection control/decontamination. Learn more about the DRC.

Drill Materials

Drill materials to help DRC teams conduct pre- and post-intervention drills in their own facility are available. These documents are 100% adaptable to meet each facility’s needs. 

DRC Year in Review

The Year in Review highlights DRC accomplishments, session impacts, focus areas selected, exercises completed, resources, and stories of impact.

DRC Sessions

A full collaborative session will be held on
February 3, 2026, 1 – 2:30 pm CT. Register here.

View the recordings, slides, and resources for the January 6, 2026, focus area sessions on the Collaborative Sessions page.

DRC Resources

Participation Details

View the timeline, phases, and activities that guide DRC children’s hospital teams towards improvements.

DRC Collaborative Sessions

Register for upcoming DRC sessions and view recordings, slides, and resources for all completed DRC sessions.

Children's Hospital Resources

Explore resources generated by Children's Hospitals to support pediatric disaster response needs.

Stories of Impact

Explore Stories of Impact to learn how DRC participants contribute to the Pediatric Pandemic Network and its mission.

For more information, read more About the DRC, or email DNCPPN@austin.utexas.edu.