Access to High Pediatric-Readiness Emergency Care in the United States

• 2018

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• Kristin Ray; Lenora Olson; Elizabeth Edgerton; Michael Ely; Marianne Gausche-Hill; Patricia Schmuhl
PMID: 29336799DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2017.10.074

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This journal article describes how many children in the United States do not have easy access to emergency rooms that are well-prepared to care for kids. Some hospitals are better equipped than others, and this can affect how quickly and safely children get help during emergencies. The article highlights the need for more hospitals to improve their readiness so all children can receive high-quality emergency care no matter where they live.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Pediatric Readiness Studies

Keywords: Emergency Medical Services; Health Services Accessibility; Hospitals, Pediatric; Quality of Health Care; United States; Emergency Service, Hospital

Institutions: University of Pittsburgh; University of Utah; Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA); University of California, Los Angeles

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