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.
Evaluation of Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness and Outcomes Among US Trauma Centers
2019
· Oregon Health & Science University,
· University of Utah,
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center,
· University of California, Davis
This study looks at how well emergency departments are prepared to treat children in trauma centers across the United States. It describes how being ready …
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National Assessment of Pediatric Readiness of US Emergency Departments During the COVID-19 Pandemic
2023
· University of Texas at Austin,
· Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center,
· University of Utah,
· Dell Children's Medical Center
This study examined how well emergency departments in the United States were prepared to care for children during the pandemic. It describes efforts to assess …
Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness and Short-term and Long-term Mortality Among Children Receiving Emergency Care
This article explores how well emergency departments are prepared to care for children and its impact on their survival. It describes that better-prepared hospitals can …
Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness: A Trauma Center Quality Improvement Initiative
2024
· University of Texas at Austin,
· Parkland Health
This article evaluates the impact of a quality improvement initiative on enhancing pediatric readiness in an emergency department. The study, conducted at a Level I …