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.
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 …
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Establishing Quality Measures for the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project
2026
· George Washington University,
· University of Colorado,
· National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO),
· University of Nebraska Medical Center,
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center,
· Yale University
The journal article discusses a study to create standard measures to track and improve pediatric care before hospital arrival. Pediatric patients in emergency medical services …
The National Pediatric Prehospital Readiness Project: First Comprehensive Assessment of United States Emergency Medical Services Agencies
2026
· University of Colorado,
· University of Texas at Austin,
· University of Utah,
· National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO),
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
The article describes the first national study of how ready emergency medical services (EMS) agencies in the United States are to care for children before …
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 …
Access to Optimal Emergency Care for Children
2021
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· American College of Emergency Physicians,
· Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
This journal article describes how children need quick and proper care during emergencies, but not all hospitals are ready to treat them. It explains that …
The Emergency Nurse's Role in Supporting Pediatric Readiness
This journal article describes how emergency nurses must be ready to care for children in the emergency department, even if they do not see many …
Optimizing Pediatric Patient Safety in the Emergency Care Setting
2022
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· American College of Emergency Physicians,
· Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
This journal article describes ways to make emergency care safer for children. It explains common risks kids face in emergency rooms and suggests steps hospitals …
The Management of Children and Youth With Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health Emergencies - Technical Report
2023
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· American College of Emergency Physicians,
· Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
This journal article describes how to help children and teens who are having mental or behavioral health emergencies. It explains the best ways for doctors, …
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
· Oak Ridge Institute for Science Education,
· University of Utah,
· 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)
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 …