The hospital costs of high emergency department pediatric readiness

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• Katherine Remick; Marianne Gausche-Hill; Amber Lin; Jeremy Goldhaber-Fiebert; Benjamin Lang; Ashley Foster
PMID: 38835787DOI: 10.1002/emp2.13179

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This study quantified the annual hospital cost of Emergency Departments (EDs) to achieve and maintain Hospital Pediatric Readiness (HPR). It is the first to assess the hospital costs of ED pediatric readiness, with a focus on reaching HPR from current U.S. levels. The findings reveal that labor costs for Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators (PECCs) to conduct pediatric readiness activities are the primary cost driver. Understanding these costs is crucial as HPR is linked to enhanced survival in children. The study shows that increasing ED readiness is cost-effective, with minimal equipment expenses and potential significant gains in pediatric outcomes. This information can assist health systems in budget planning to enhance pediatric survival in emergency situations.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child; Costs and Cost Analysis; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Service, Hospital

Institutions: Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN); EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC); University of Texas at Austin; Harbor-UCLA Medical Center; Oregon Health & Science University; Stanford Medicine; University of California San Francisco

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