Pediatric Readiness in Critical Access Hospital Emergency Departments

• 2019

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• Diane Pilkey; Christy Edwards; Rachel Richards; Lenora Olson; Michael Ely; Elizabeth Edgerton
PMID: 30062684DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jrh.12317

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This journal article describes how well small, rural hospitals called Critical Access Hospitals are prepared to care for children in their emergency departments. It explains that many of these hospitals may not have all the equipment, staff training, or guidelines needed for treating kids in emergencies. The article suggests ways these hospitals can improve their readiness to help children by using special checklists and working with experts. Making sure these hospitals are ready is important so that all children get safe and proper care during emergencies, 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: Child; Critical Care; Emergency Medical Services; Hospitals, Rural; Infant; Emergency Service, Hospital

Institutions: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA); University of Utah

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