The Emergency Nurse's Role in Supporting Pediatric Readiness

• 2019

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• Sally Snow; Elizabeth Stone

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This journal article describes how emergency nurses must be ready to care for children in the emergency department, even if they do not see many pediatric patients. It explains that having a nurse as a Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC) helps hospitals be better prepared for emergencies involving kids. It also says that all emergency departments should have proper equipment, training, and plans for treating children. The goal is to make sure every child gets safe and effective care during emergencies.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Nurses

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Pediatric Readiness Studies

Keywords: Child Health Services; Competency-Based Education; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; Health Resources; Hospitals, Community; Leadership; Patient Care Team; Pediatrics; Adolescent Health Services; Emergency Nursing; Professional Role; Quality Improvement

Institutions: Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

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