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.
How Pediatric Readiness can Impact Pediatric Trauma From Every Day to Mass Events
2025
· National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO),
· Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine,
· University of Texas at Austin,
· Harvard Medical School,
· George Washington University,
· Children's Hospital of Michigan,
· University of Louisville,
· University of South Carolina,
· University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,
· The Ohio State University
The article describes how being prepared to care for children in hospitals can make a big difference when kids are hurt, whether it’s from everyday …
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Pediatric Readiness and Trauma Center Access for Children
2025
· National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO),
· University of California San Francisco,
· University of Pittsburgh,
· University of Texas at Austin,
· George Washington University,
· University of South Carolina,
· University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
The article describes how important it is for hospitals to be ready to care for children in emergencies, especially when they are hurt. It explains …
Advancing Prehospital Pediatric Readiness: Formation and Future Directions of the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project
2026
· National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO),
· University of Texas at Austin,
· George Washington University,
· University of South Carolina,
· University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,
· Baylor Scott & White Health
The article describes how a group called the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project was formed to help emergency medical services be better prepared to care for …
Pediatric Readiness and Facility Verification
2016
· Dell Children's Medical Center,
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center,
· University of Utah,
· Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
This journal article describes the use of computer simulation to study how care is delivered to children with traumatic brain injury in emergency departments. Researchers …
A National Assessment of Pediatric Readiness of Emergency Departments
2015
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center,
· University of Utah,
· Dell Children's Medical Center,
· Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
This journal article describes a study that looked at how well emergency departments in the United States are prepared to care for children. The study …
Characteristics Associated With Presence of Pediatric Mental Health Care Policies in Emergency Departments
2021
· University of Utah,
· Oak Ridge Institute for Science Education,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· University of Michigan,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University,
· Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),
· Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
This journal article describes how some emergency departments have special rules or policies to help children with mental health needs. The study looks at what …
Pediatric Readiness in Indian Health Service and Tribal Emergency Departments: Results from the National Pediatric Readiness Project
This journal article describes how emergency departments in Indian Health Service and tribal hospitals are prepared to care for children. The study found that many …
Pediatric Readiness in Critical Access Hospital Emergency Departments
This journal article describes how well small, rural hospitals called Critical Access Hospitals are prepared to care for children in their emergency departments. It explains …
Access to High Pediatric-Readiness Emergency Care in the United States
2018
· University of Pittsburgh,
· University of Utah,
· Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),
· University of California, Los Angeles
This journal article describes how many children in the United States do not have easy access to emergency rooms that are well-prepared to care for …
Pediatric Emergency Department Readiness Among US Trauma Hospitals
2019
· University of Texas at Austin,
· Austin/Travis County EMS System,
· Hays County EMS System,
· University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,
· EMSC Data Center,
· Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
This journal article describes how well hospitals in the United States that treat serious injuries are prepared to care for children in emergencies. The study …