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.
National Pediatric Readiness Project: Making a Difference Through Collaboration, Simulation, and Measurement of the Quality of Pediatric Emergency Care
2018
· Yale University,
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center,
· UCLA School of Medicine,
· Emergency Medical Services Agency Los Angeles County,
· Oregon Health & Science University
this journal article describes how the National Pediatric Readiness Project works to improve emergency care for children. The project uses teamwork, practice simulations, and ways …
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Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department and Its Association With Patient Outcomes in Critical Care: A Prospective Cohort Study
This journal article describes how emergency departments that are better prepared to care for children have better outcomes for young patients who need critical care. …
A Simulation-Based Quality Improvement Initiative Improves Pediatric Readiness in Community Hospitals
2018
· Yale University
This journal article describes how using simulation-based training helped community hospitals get better at caring for children in emergencies. The quality improvement project used practice …
Improving Pediatric Readiness and Clinical Care in General Emergency Departments: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study
2022
· Indiana University,
· Yale University
This journal article describes a study looking at how well general emergency departments are prepared to care for children. The researchers checked several hospitals to …
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 …