PREPARE – Partners In Pediatric Readiness, Emergency Preparedness, and Response Education
This virtual training brings together families and pediatric emergency care coordinators to learn from each other, build trust, and practice real-life skills during an emergency.
The PREPaRE Training and Companion Toolkit were co-developed with cross-sector key partners serving Pennsylvania: Drexel University and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC), The Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center (family-led organization), Hispanos Unidos para Niños Excepcionales (HUNE), Inc. [Hispanics United for Exceptional Children] (family-led organization), with technical support from the Boston University Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health.
All videos below have ASL Interpretation and Captioning.
Training Videos
Introduction
PREPARE Introduction
Module 1: Reciprocal Communication – Caregivers and EMS
EMS/EMSC Services & Family-Led Organizations
“What’s Your Story?” – Caregivers & First Responders Sharing Experiences
Building Trust in Emergencies
Optimizing Communication
Participant Skill Building – Role Play Exercise
Module 2: Medical Planning
Introduction & Brief Overview of Children with Complex Needs (CCN)
Emergency Care Planning & Integrating Care
Medical Equipment, Technology
Geography
Module 3: Training on Resources
Overview & Emergency Information Forms (EIFs)
Go Bags & Fire Safety
Evacuation & Shelter in Place Planning & Family Goals
Additional Resources for Emergency Planning and Response
Wrap Up & Post-Test Evaluation
Training Reflections and Action Planning
Family Videos
Family Story: Mental Health Crisis in the Emergency Room
Family Story: Medical Emergency in a Public Place
Family Story: Challenges with Admission to the Emergency Room without Ambulance Transport
Family Story: Medical Emergency in the Home
What the Emergency Responders Did Really Well in Emergency Situations
What Would Make Emergency Response Better for Your Child and Family
How to Establish Trust between EMS Responders, Parents, and Children
Impact of Geographic Setting (Urban, Rural, Suburban) on Emergency Response
Brief Ways to Communicate Child’s Needs from Parent to EMS Responder
What Do You Want All First Responders to Know
Uniqueness of Each Child with Complex Needs
Tools for Families and First Responders to Use
Addressing Mental Health Stigma in Emergency Response
Thank You to First Responders from Families
Building Trust in Emergencies
“Needs Work” Simulation Video [at 2:49 timestamp]
“Went Well” Simulation Video [at 6:15 timestamp]
This project is supported by HRSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number G31MC42488‐01‐00, Emerging Issues in Maternal and Child Health, $250,000. This information or content and conclusions are those of the authors and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.