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Grand Rounds: Lessons from the Front Line: Caring for Children during Disasters

08-01-2025

By Forrest Faison, III, MD, SCD, FAAP , Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH

Objectives (Educational Content) :

1. Describe the complexity of issues in disaster response, both in natural disasters and in war. Assess and prioritize critical activities for immediate and near-term response. 2. Explain the importance of partnerships, building trust, and planning in any successful disaster response. 3. Identify the unique challenges of caring for children during a disaster and important considerations in disaster recovery.

Target Audience:

General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists, and nurses.

Identified Gap:

Healthcare providers and emergency responders may lack sufficient training in the complexities of pediatric disaster response, including the unique needs of children during natural disasters and conflict situations. Gaps in knowledge and preparedness can hinder effective prioritization, coordination, and recovery efforts.

Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:

1 hour(s)

Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:

07-31-2026

Method of Participation in the Learning Process:

The learner will view the presentation, successfully complete a post-test and complete an activity evaluation.

Evaluation Methods:

All learners must successfully complete a post-test, as well as an activity evaluation, to claim CE/CME credit.

Disclosure:

The following presenters have identified that they have no financial relationships with any ineligible companies. Forrest Faison, III, MD, ScD (hon), FAAP The following planning committee member has indicated that a financial relationship with an ineligible company: Merk, Maria Victorio, MD This has been mitigated. The remaining planning committee/CME committee members have indicated that they have no financial relationships with any ineligible companies.

Accreditation Statement:

Akron Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Akron Children’s Hospital designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.