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Pediatric CBRNE Emergency Preparedness: Tabletop Exercise Kit

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This comprehensive discussion-based tabletop exercise equips healthcare providers with essential strategies for managing pediatric care during chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) emergencies. Designed to enhance preparedness and response efforts, this kit provides a structured approach to planning and conducting exercises that address the unique challenges of pediatric emergency care.

Children are particularly vulnerable in CBRNE incidents, requiring specialized care and coordination. This exercise follows the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) framework, ensuring facilitators have the tools and guidelines needed to create effective and realistic training scenarios. With adaptable materials, this kit supports both virtual and in-person discussions, fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals. Leverage this interactive exercise kit to strengthen pediatric CBRNE emergency preparedness, improve response coordination, and enhance training for healthcare teams managing complex disaster scenarios.

What is Included

PPN Chemical Surge Tabletop Exercise Kit (Download ZIP)

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Pediatric Pandemic Network

The Pediatric Pandemic Network is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of cooperative agreements U1IMC43532 and U1IMC45814 with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The content presented here is that of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, visit HRSA.gov.

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