Pediatric Emergency Care Readiness in Europe: A Descriptive Survey

• 2013

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• Ramon Johnson

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This white paper describes a survey of hospital emergency departments in Europe, especially France, to see how ready they are to care for children. The study found that most hospitals do not have all the needed equipment, policies, or staff training for pediatric emergencies. Only 13% had all recommended supplies and many lacked plans for mental health or disasters involving children. Hospitals with more child patients were better prepared. Many staff did not know about existing guidelines. It concludes that improving readiness would cost little but needs more effort and awareness from hospitals and leaders.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Pediatric Readiness Studies

Keywords: Emergency Medical Services; Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; Europe; Health Policy; Health Resources; Intensive Care Units, Pediatric; Mental Health Services; Pediatrics; Quality of Health Care; Guideline Adherence; Emergency Service, Hospital; Patient Safety; Surveys and Questionnaires

Institutions: School of Advanced Studies in Public Health (EHESP)

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