Association between emergency department pediatric readiness and transfer of noninjured children in small rural hospitals

• 2022

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• Monica Lieng; James Marcin; Ilana Sigal; Sarah Haynes; Parul Dayal; Daniel Tancredi
PMID: 33734494DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jrh.12566

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This journal article describes how small rural hospitals with higher emergency department pediatric readiness are less likely to transfer non-injured children to other hospitals. Pediatric readiness means being prepared with the right staff, equipment, and guidelines for treating children. When these hospitals are better prepared, they can care for more kids themselves instead of sending them elsewhere. This helps families stay closer to home and may improve care for children in rural areas.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Pediatric Readiness Studies

Keywords: Child; Patient Transfer; Emergency Service, Hospital

Institutions: University of California, Davis; University of California, Los Angeles

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