The Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator / Champion (PECC)

• 2021

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• Rachael Alter; Michelle Moegling

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This video presentation describes the role of a Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC) in improving emergency care for children. The PECC ensures that hospitals and EMS agencies are ready to treat kids by providing training, resources, and support. It highlights the importance of having a PECC to improve staff confidence and patient outcomes. Key responsibilities include creating protocols, ensuring equipment availability, and promoting family-centered care. It also provides guidance on setting goals, building teams, measuring progress, and using available resources to enhance pediatric readiness in healthcare settings.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Trauma

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medicine; Health Personnel; Patient Care Team; Pediatric Nursing; Pediatrics; Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Quality Improvement

Institutions: EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)

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