Pediatric Readiness Studies
This curated collection brings together key studies and evidence that highlight the impact of pediatric readiness efforts, inform quality improvement initiatives, and support data-driven decision making. It is designed for clinicians, leaders, researchers, and policy partners working to strengthen systems of care for children.
This collection includes articles published by the National Pediatrics Readiness project.
Pediatric Emergency Care Readiness in Europe: A Descriptive Survey
This white paper describes a survey of hospital emergency departments in Europe, especially France, to see how ready they are to care for children. The …
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Nationwide study found higher paediatric readiness in emergency departments and trauma centres with a paediatrician on-site
2022
· Rigshospitalet,
· Danish Air Ambulance
This journal article describes a nationwide study that found emergency departments and trauma centers are better prepared to care for children when a pediatrician is …
How ready are we? A statewide assessment of pediatric readiness policies
2020
· Boston Children's Hospital
This journal article describes a study that looks at how well hospitals in one state are prepared to care for children in emergencies. The researchers …
Evaluation of a Nurse Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator–Facilitated Program on Pediatric Readiness and Process of Care in Community Emergency Departments After Collaboration With a Pediatric Academic Medical Center
2021
This journal article describes a program where a nurse helped community emergency rooms get better at caring for children by working with a children's hospital. …
A Multistate Survey of Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator Activities
2022
· Massachusetts General Hospital,
· Harvard Medical School,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University
This journal article describes a survey done in several states to learn about the work of Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators (PECCs). PECCs help make sure …
A Comparison of State-Specific Pediatric Emergency Medical Facility Recognition Programs, 2020
This journal article describes how different states in the U.S. have their own programs to recognize hospitals that are ready to care for children in …
Assessing proximity effect of high-acuity pediatric emergency departments on the pediatric readiness scores in neighboring general emergency departments
2022
· University of Colorado Anschutz,
· University of Utah,
· Emergency Medical Services Agency Los Angeles County,
· University of California, Los Angeles,
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center,
· University of Texas at Austin
This journal article describes how being close to a high-level children’s emergency department affects the readiness of nearby general emergency rooms to care for kids. …
Association between emergency department pediatric readiness and transfer of noninjured children in small rural hospitals
This journal article describes how small rural hospitals with higher emergency department pediatric readiness are less likely to transfer non-injured children to other hospitals. Pediatric …
Pediatric Readiness and Trauma Centers: History, Relevance, and Practical Application
2023
· UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital,
· University of Florida,
· University of Texas at Austin,
· UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital,
· Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
This journal article describes how trauma centers can better care for injured children by being more prepared for their needs. It explains the history of …
Pediatric Capacity Crisis: A Framework and Strategies to Prepare for a Pediatric Surge
2024
· Massachusetts General Hospital,
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
The article describes a plan to help hospitals get ready for more children needing care during busy times. It explains that many hospitals are not …