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.
The Association between Pediatric Readiness and Mortality for Injured Children Treated at US Trauma Centers
2024
· University of California San Francisco,
· UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital,
· University of Texas at Austin,
· American College of Surgeons,
· University of Utah,
· Oregon Health & Science University
This journal article describes how hospitals that are better prepared to care for children have lower death rates for injured kids. The study looked at …
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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 …
Timing and causes of death to 1 year among children presenting to emergency departments
2024
· University of Utah,
· Oregon Health & Science University,
· Indiana University,
· Orlando Regional Medical Center
This journal article describes when and why children die within one year after going to emergency departments. The study looks at the timing of deaths …
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 …
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 …