WRAP-EM (Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management)
WRAP-EM (Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management) is very happy to announce that the Kids in Crisis webpage is now accessible!  On this webpage you will find the report from the provider Listening Session, presentations from the speakers and their biographies, and all the resources discussed during the webinar. It is the hope that these resources will help you address, even in a small part, the ongoing youth mental health crisis which impacts emergency departments across the country. WRAP-EM is extremely appreciative of the expertise and passion of the speakers that contributed to this initiative -and-grateful for all those who are working to serve youth in their communities. Please continue to join WRAP-EM as partners to help improve the mental health outcomes of youth in both day-to-day emergencies and disasters.

Pediatric Champion Office Hours
March 26, 2024
Mark it on your calendars!
The March Pediatric Office Hours will offer two 1-hour sessions, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on March 26, 2024, on maternal emergencies and how to reduce mortalities. Presentations will be by Dr. Melissa Bauer an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at Duke University. She is dual board certified in Critical Care and Anesthesiology. Dr Jody Jones is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She works for the Trinity Health System in the IHA Obstetrics and Gynecology program at Cherry Hill Village in Canton, Michigan.
Please join us for these dynamic and informational presentations.

February office hours will be the usual, one hour session, on February 27, 2024. More details on this session will be forthcoming in a future Monday Update.

Pediatric Hospital Office Hours
​January 30, 2024
​Dr. Samantha Mishra will be presenting on Pediatric Readiness Across the Continuum. Please join us as she delves into the importance of Pediatric Readiness in both the pre-hospital and hospital emergency departments, available resources and the role of the Pediatric Champion (also known as Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC)). See the attached flyer for more information.
2024.01.30_MIshra Peds Readi Across the Continuum.pdf (govdelivery.com)

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Region V for Kid Pediatric Study
Region V for Kids is funding a study on Hospital Emergency Preparedness in Rural and Critical Access Hospitals. The Primary Investigator is Dr. Steven Krug from Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. The study is looking for 2-3 hospitals in Michigan to participate. Corewell Health and Michigan Medicine have partnered to recruit rural hospital participation from within their own healthcare systems. There are no asks from the Coalitions.
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This is just for your information so if you receive any questions, you are aware of the study. If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Korte ([email protected]).
Region V for Kids Flyer

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Provides new Guidance on Collaborative Care of Hospitalized Children
The AAP will be offering guidance for pediatric health care teams on how best to work together to ensure the highest quality of care for children with surgical problems. According to research, the number of pediatric hospital medicine programs involved in caring for surgical patients increased from 44% to 90% between 1997 and 2020, and about 40% of pediatric surgery and 60% of pediatric orthopedic programs use co-management for patient care. 
Read the full press release from AAP.

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From WRAP-EM (Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management)
From WRAP-EM (Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management) a Pediatric Disaster Handbook. WRAP-EM develops excellent resources so please share with your HCC hospitals and Pediatric Champions.
Pediatric Disaster Handbook

Pediatric Hospital Office Hours
January 30, 2024​
Dr. Samantha Mishra will be presenting on Pediatric Readiness Across the Continuum. Please join us as she delves into the importance of Pediatric Readiness in both the pre-hospital and hospital emergency departments, available resources and the role of the Pediatric Champion (also known as Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC)). See the attached flyer for more information.


Pediatric Medical Surge Executive Summary
​Pediatric Medical Surge Executive Summary has been finalized and is posted to the MIHAN. It can be found in the document library under Regional Network > Resource Sharing > Operational Guidelines/Plans/Regions >.


From the National Pediatric Disaster Coalition: FEMA National Preparedness Report 2023
Several actionable opportunities stand out from this report.  #1 The need to improve personal preparedness. Only 45% of surveyed adults stated they were prepared for a disaster. Children rely on their caregivers to prepare for disaster.  #2 State, Local, Tribal, and Territories (SLTT) are expected to conduct FEMA's Integrating the Needs of Children Workshops in their communities. The training program developed by FEMA in 2021, is basically a local emergency manager-led community training promoting integration of children’s needs during emergencies. Check with your local or district emergency manager to see if they are hosting a workshop and if you can participate. It may be a great opportunity to learn of community needs you are not aware of.
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FEMA National Preparedness Report 2023
Integrating the Needs of Children Workshop Materials