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  • 1.  Pediatric MCI Protocol/Process

    Posted 04-23-2026 01:15 PM

    Hello,

    We are a pediatric level 3 trauma center, that services over 33,000 square miles and we are reviewing our MCI plans. Is there any facility that is similar to us that would be willing to share information with each other regarding workflows and processes. I am more than willing to set up a teams call for anyone who would be interested in sharing information in order to serve of special pediatric population. 



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    Jesssica Burleson RN,BSN,CPEN
    Emergency Department Director
    Corpus Christi, TX
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  • 2.  RE: Pediatric MCI Protocol/Process

    Posted 04-24-2026 08:19 AM
    Hi, Jessica,

    Wanted to let you know there are several resources available to you on the Emergency Medical Services for Children website to help with surge, MCIs, and disasters. 

    Sample Pediatric Disaster Plan and Implementation Checklist




     
    Pediatric Integration in Emergency Disaster Drills




     
    EIIC Policies, Procedures, and Protocols


    ENA also has free resources including a great toolkit that includes planning and implementation for pediatric populations: Store 


    Topic Brief: Disaster Planning: Preparing for Pediatric Surges Store


    Hope these are of some help. I am no longer involved in our facilities' planning but still have access to some documented processes, so you can PM me if someone who is more active does not respond to you soon.






     







  • 3.  RE: Pediatric MCI Protocol/Process

    Posted 6 days ago

    Hi, Jessica! I am happy to share some workflows and processes from our facility but we're an urban Level 1 Trauma, so not sure it will be particularly applicable to your facility. I included here two badge buddies I designed as part of a MSN Nursing Education project (I built a google classroom on An Introduction to MCI Response Training). You can adjust for your facility, helpful for the nurses working during a disaster!



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    Tara Doherty, MSN, RN, CPEN, TCRN
    Pediatric Emergency Nurse
    NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
    New York, NY
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    MCI Charge Nurse Responsibilities.pdf   210 KB 1 version
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    MCI Team Nurse Responsibilities.pdf   205 KB 1 version