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The Pediatric Pandemic Network and its subject matter experts are conducting critical and impactful research aimed at improving pediatric healthcare during pandemics, emergencies and disasters. In addition to the work of the PPN’s partners, our network’s collaborative efforts enhance the overall resilience and response of clinicians, families and communities.
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Ensuring Disaster Preparedness in Pediatric Health Care
Adapted from Children's Hospital Association Every year, 175 million children globally are affected by natural disasters. The devastation from major hurricanes like Helene and Milton put more attention on the lasting effects that these natural disasters have on...
Quality Improvement Writing Group (QIWG) Accepting Applications
Call for applications to QIWG aimed at transforming quality improvement projects into scholarly publications.
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health Joins Pediatric Pandemic Network
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health has joined the PPN as the Region 6 hub, expanding pediatric emergency preparedness across Oklahoma and surrounding states—especially for rural and Native communities—by enhancing access to critical care during health crises.
New Report Urges Congress to Address Children’s Physical and Mental Health Care Needs in Planning for Future Pandemics and Disasters
A new report from the Children’s Hospital Association urges Congress to prioritize children’s unique physical and mental health needs in future pandemic and disaster planning.
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae: Overview of the Outbreak
Rising infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, especially in children aged 2-4 years, reported by CDC and AAP.
Guidelines for Conservation of IV Fluid Bags During Supply Chain Disruption
Recommendations for efficient use of IV fluids due to supply chain disruptions following Hurricane Helene.
Strategies to Improve Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Planning at US Hospitals: A Research Study
Seeking hospitals to participate in research enhancing pediatric surge planning and disaster readiness.
BD BACTEC Blood Culture Media Shortage
Alert on critical shortage of blood culture media bottles for BD BACTEC system, with potential impacts on patient care.
Register for the 2024 PPN PsySTART Learning Collaborative
The 2024 PPN PsySTART Learning Collaborative aims to address the youth mental health crisis by enhancing pediatric disaster behavioral health readiness across public health, behavioral health, and healthcare systems.
PPN Partners with WRAP-EM for Chemical Surge Workshop
Collaboration with WRAP-EM to conduct a workshop on hospital and healthcare chemical surge plans with pediatric considerations.