National Pediatric Readiness Project

• 2021

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This webpage features the National Pediatric Readiness Project, which aims to improve emergency care for children in hospitals. It describes how most kids are treated in general emergency departments, which may not be fully prepared for pediatric needs. The project encourages hospitals to assess their readiness and make improvements using guidelines and resources provided by the initiative. It highlights the importance of having a Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator and shows that better readiness can save lives by reducing mortality rates among sick or injured children. The project involves collaboration with various medical organizations to enhance pediatric care nationwide.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medicine; Health Care Surveys; Emergency Service, Hospital; Patient Safety; Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Quality Improvement

Institutions: EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)

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