Daved van Stralen, MD, FAAP; Sean D. McKay, Element Rescue, LLC; Thomas A. Mercer, RAdm, USN (Retired)
Abstract:
This abstract summarizes critical insights from the manuscript, focusing on lessons learned in neonatal disaster response. Themanuscript emphasizes the multifaceted challenges in such scenarios, including environmental issues, clinical care considerations, staffing concerns, communication difficulties, simulation needs, government agency collaboration, and comprehensive planning. Adopting a broader perspective and collaborating with experts from various fields to enhance neonatal disaster preparedness is highlighted. The structured process of lessons learned is emphasized, especially the analysis of observed data, the formulation of corrective actions and recommendations, and the integrating of diverse perspectives and expertise. Ultimately, the goal is to reduce potential failures and improve the survivability of neonates during disasters.
Corresponding Author
Daved van Stralen, MD, FAAP
Associate Professor, Pediatrics
Department of Pediatrics
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
11175 Campus Street
CP-A1121
Loma Linda, CA 92350
Email: DVanStra@llu.edu
Sean McKay
Executive Partner / Director, Disruptive Rescue & Austere Medicine
Element Rescue – Response Solutions within Nonlinear Complex Environments
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Thomas A. Mercer
Rear Admiral
United States Navy (Retired)
Acknowledgments
- Karl Weick, Rensis Likert Distinguished University Professor of Organizational Behavior and Psychology, Emeritus, University of Michigan
- Errol van Stralen, Ancora Education
- William J. Corr, formerly with the Los Angeles City Fire Department (retired)
- Dan Kleinman, Operations Section Chief, National Incident Man- agement Organization (retired)