Fox Valley Healthcare Emergency Readiness CoalitionFox Valley Healthcare Emergency Readiness Coalition (FV-HERC) is located in East Central Wisconsin. The HERC was established in July 2015. The purpose of the coalition is to assist healthcare partners and providers in responding effectively to emergency events, and remain viable through recovery. FV-HERC is one of seven Healthcare coalitions in the state of Wisconsin. The FV-HERC is sustained by grant funding agencies that are committed to working together to build effective response capabilities in our community. | Log In |
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Do You Have 30 Minutes For Kids?
Take the Pediatric Readiness Assessment Now!
The National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) nationwide assessment is now open!
High Pediatric Readiness in emergency departments (EDs) is associated with up to 76% lower mortality risk for critically ill and injured children, making this assessment a powerful opportunity for EDs to understand their readiness and work to improve pediatric outcomes.
The assessment provides each participating ED:An individualized score
Benchmark to national data
Customized gap report
Invitations are typically sent to ED nurse managers, who should coordinate with their team (including the ED medical director, pediatric emergency care coordinators (PECCs) and trauma program staff) to make sure responses are accurate.
Only one assessment can be completed per ED.
The national assessment happens just once every five years, so do not miss your chance to participate.
Get started now visit https://pedsready.org/Toolkit to help prepare for the assessment
Pediatric Decon- Why Kids Are Different and Why It Changes Everything
First Line Technology is hosting a focused webinar on pediatric decontamination and transport, using a hybrid decon approach for CBRN and emergency-response environments. This session will examine how responders can adapt traditional and rapid decon methods to better address the unique physiological and emotional needs of pediatric patients during hazardous-exposure incidents. Emphasis will be placed on balancing effective contamination control with speed, safety, and resource limitations in the field.
Topics include pediatric-specific considerations, temperature- and dosing-sensitivity considerations, caregiver coordination, and transport decision-making following exposure. Real-world scenarios will highlight operational gaps and demonstrate practical hybrid decon strategies that improve patient outcomes under stress. Designed for EMS, hospital preparedness teams, hazmat units, and military medical personnel, this webinar delivers actionable guidance to strengthen pediatric response capabilities in complex environments.
Call to Action: Content and technology related to Pediatric Decontamination continues to evolve, including adapting to the new PRISM evidence-based standards. Catch this webinar and take a deeper dive into pediatric decontamination with these resources. Don't forget to share generously with your prehospital and emergency department community.
- How to Perform Patient Decontamination: A Picture Guide(CHLA) https://bit.ly/3Wk0T9q
- Chemical Surge Planning: Pediatric Considerations (WRAP-EM) https://bit.ly/4nZgnf3
- Pediatric Decontamination Checklist (Lurie Children's) https://bit.ly/4fwryIo
- G7 Pediatric Decontamination Toolkit(Gulf 7 Pediatric Disaster Center of Excellence)
- Decontamination Disaster Management Resources (AAP)
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