Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department

• 2019

  Log in to bookmark this resource.

  Log in
• Katherine Remick; Marianne Gausche-Hill; Madeline Joseph; Kathleen Brown; Sally Snow; Joseph Wright
PMID: 30392719DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jen.2018.10.003

---

Access Resources

• Journal ArticleEN
• Ask aRCie About This Resource

About

This journal article discusses emergency nursing practice and explains how nurses assess, manage, and respond to patients’ needs in fast-paced and often stressful situations. The authors highlight key findings from research and describe how these can help nurses make better decisions, improve safety, and enhance patient outcomes. The article outlines practical recommendations for nurses, emphasizing the importance of training, communication, and evidence-based care. Overall, it shows how applying research findings can strengthen nursing practice and improve care for patients in emergency settings.

---

Tags

Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Pediatric Readiness Studies

Keywords: Child; Emergency Medical Services; Health Services Accessibility; Health Services Needs and Demand; Patient Care Team; Pediatrics; United States; Emergency Service, Hospital; Evidence-Based Emergency Medicine; Quality Improvement

Institutions: Dell Children's Medical Center; University of Texas at Austin; Harbor-UCLA Medical Center; University of Florida; Children's National Hospital

---

More like this

Statewide Pediatric Facility Recognition Programs and Their Association with Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Departments in the United States 2020 · Yale University, Dell Children's Medical Center, University of Utah, University of Texas at Austin, George Washington University, Children's National Hospital, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center The Hospital Costs of High Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness 2024 · Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN), EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC), University of Texas at Austin, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Stanford Medicine, University of California San Francisco, Dell Children's Medical Center National Assessment of Pediatric Readiness of US Emergency Departments During the COVID-19 Pandemic 2023 · University of Texas at Austin, Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center, University of Utah, Dell Children's Medical Center

---

The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

---