title: Leadership and hospital preparedness: disaster management and emergency services in pediatrics.
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.
authors: Hospital Association of Southern California , Los Angeles, California, USA.
authors: Mark S
authors: MS
authors: Gamble
authors: Rodney B
authors: RB
authors: Hanners
authors: Connie
authors: C
authors: Lackey
authors: Christy L
authors: CL
authors: Beaudin
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002662:Child Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004189:Disaster Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006295:Health Resources / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership