@article{ref1,
title="Leadership and hospital preparedness: disaster management and emergency services in pediatrics",
journal="Journal of trauma",
year="2009",
author="Gamble, Mark S. and Hanners, Rodney B. and Lackey, Connie and Beaudin, Christy L.",
volume="67",
number="2",
pages="S79-83",
abstract="BACKGROUND:: The purpose of this article is to describe the role of leadership in hospital preparedness in addressing the needs of pediatric patients in times of disaster and emergency. METHODS:: Descriptive article was derived from conference presentation of current practice by health care leaders. RESULTS:: Leadership is critical in emergency preparedness. Hospitals and other health care providers should consider special needs of pediatric patients in their planning, preparation, practice, and partnerships. CONCLUSIONS:: Using a combination of regional, systems, and hospital approaches will yield more effective responses to disaster events.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-5282",
doi="10.1097/TA.0b013e3181af069f",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/TA.0b013e3181af069f"
}