The Current State of Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators-A Role Essential for High-Quality Pediatric Care

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• Christine Aspiotes; Hilary Hewes; Rachel Crady; Katherine Remick; Stephen Janofsky; Joyce Li
PMID: 40246020DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acap.2025.102821

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The article describes the important role of Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators (PECCs) in hospitals. PECCs help make sure children get the best care during emergencies by training staff, creating guidelines, and improving teamwork. The article explains that not all hospitals have a PECC, which can affect how well children are treated in emergencies. It also talks about challenges PECCs face and suggests ways to support them so more hospitals can provide high-quality emergency care for kids.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease; Trauma

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Pediatric Readiness Studies

Keywords: Emergency Medical Services; Health Personnel; Pediatric Nursing; Pediatrics; Quality of Health Care; Emergency Service, Hospital

Institutions: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; University of Utah; University of Texas at Austin; Harvard Medical School

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