Chapter 1. Introduction. Overview of disaster planning and importance of disaster planning -- Chapter 2. History of disaster nursing. Discussion of the evolution of disaster nursing; how the military plays a role -- Chapter 3. National disaster planning/policy -- Chapter 4. HICS structure -- Chapter 5. Types of disasters: man-made (CBRNE and active shooter) and natural -- Chapter 6. General disaster preparedness for families -- Chapter 7. Pediatric issues (developmental, physical, emotional) -- Chapter 8. Children with special healthcare needs -- Chapter 9. Decontamination -- Chapter 10. Disaster shelters -- Chapter 11. Family reunification -- Chapter 12. Post-disaster effects -- Chapter 13. Hospital preparedness -- Chapter 14. School preparedness -- Chapter 15. Daycare preparedness -- Chapter 16. Office preparedness -- Chapter 17. Breastfeeding issues -- Chapter 18. Getting involved - general principles with state licenses -- Chapter 19. Resources.

This textbook describes what nurses need to know about pediatric disaster nursing, including public policy, and addresses preparedness for all types of disasters (natural and man-made) and strategies for hospital, school and community preparedness. The book opens with a brief history of disaster nursing and explains the key differences between pediatric and adult disaster nursing. Recent years have been marked by numerous man-made and natural disasters, which have led nurses to seek new resources to be better prepared, in their role as nurses, for all types of disasters. Responding to this lack of resources, the book focuses on the unique needs of babies and children. It is the first and only textbook on pediatric disaster preparedness to include both the physical and psychological effects of disaster. Key aspects covered include: the psychosocial differences in and how to approach children; family reunification; medications, supplies and equipment; and decontamination. Given its breadth of coverage, the book is well suited as a textbook for nursing classes, while also offering a valuable resource for nurses working in the field. .