Resources and Results
The PECC Workforce Development Collaborative has ended. More PECC resources can be found here.
Passionate about becoming a pediatric emergency care coordinator (PECC)?
Explore resources to support a quality improvement project to become a PECC. These resources have been divided by track (prehospital practitioners, nurses & other health care providers, physicians & advanced practice providers, or state/territory EMSC programs).
Slides can be used by past participants or anyone dedicated to improving pediatric emergency care - benefit from the collaborative knowledge and experiences, contributing to broader efforts beyond the collaborative.
Information by focus area
The Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator Guide
Tools
- Ames, S.G., et al., Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness and Mortality in Critically Ill Children. Pediatrics, 2019. 144(3): p. e20190568 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31444254
- PEM Playbook Podcast, “Zen and the Art of Pediatric Readiness.” https://pemplaybook.libsyn.com/zen-and-the-art-of-pediatric-readiness
- Resources for Agency PECCs. https://emscimprovement.center/collaboratives/pecclc/resources/agency-peccs/
- PECC Community of Practice website (Program Managers). https://emscimprovement.center/collaboratives/pecclc/resources/program-managers/
- NASEMSO EMS Education Toolkit for Pediatrics. https://nasemso.org/councils/pediatric-emergency-care/ems-education-toolkit-for-pediatrics/
- NASEMSO Support for Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators in Emergency Medical Services Agencies.https://nasemso.org/wp-content/uploads/2019-01-Resolution-PECC.pdf
- Is Your ED Ready for Children? Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators Lead the Way to Readiness!
- Prehospital PECC Resource Binder (Rhode Island EMSC)
- Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project Toolkit
- National Pediatric Readiness Project Toolkit
Templates
- Sample PECC Job Description (Maine EMSC)
- What is a PECC? (Pennsylvania EMSC)
- Role Responsibilities: Physician Coordinator for Pediatric Emergency Care
- Role Responsibilities: Nursing Coordinator for Pediatric Emergency Care
- Sample Job Description: Pediatric Nursing Care Coordinator
- Sample Job Description: Pediatric Emergency Care Physician Coordinator
- Sample Job Duties: Pediatric Nurse Coordinator
- Sample Job Duties: Pediatric Physician Coordinator
Further Reading
- Institute of Medicine, C.o.t.F.o.E.C.i.t.U.S.H.S., Emergency Care for Children: Growing Pains. 2007, Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. 360 https://www.nap.edu/catalog/11655/emergency-care-for-children-growing-pains
- Moore, B., et al., Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Medical services systems. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 2020. 75(1): p. e1-e6 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2019.09.012
- NAEMSP, Physician Oversight of Pediatric Care in Emergency Medical Services. Prehosp Emerg Care, 2017. 21(1): p. 88 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10903127.2016.1229826?journalCode=ipec20
- Owusu-Ansah, S., et al., Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Medical Services Systems. Pediatrics, 2020. 145(1)
- Remick, K., et al., Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department. Annals of emergency medicine, 2018. 72(6): p. e123-e136 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30392738
- Remick, K., et al., Resource Document: Coordination of Pediatric Emergency Care in Ems Systems. Prehospital Emergency Care, 2017. 21(3): p. 399-407 https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2016.1258097
- Shah, M.N., et al., The Epidemiology of Emergency Medical Services Use by Children: An Analysis of the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey. Prehospital Emergency Care, 2008. 12(3): p. 269-276 https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10903120802100167
Patient Safety & Family-Centered Care Guide
Tools
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Culture of Safety. Patient Safety Primer, 2019. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/culture-safety
- National Pediatric Readiness Project Toolkit. https://emscimprovement.center/domains/pediatric-readiness-project/readiness-toolkit/
- Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project Toolkit. https://emscimprovement.center/domains/prehospital-care/prehospital-pediatric-readiness/pprp-toolkit/
- Patient-and Family-Centered Care Toolkit (EIIC). https://emscimprovement.center/education-and-resources/toolkits/patient-and-family-centered-care-toolkit/
- Strategy for a National EMS Culture of Safety. https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/fstems/ems/training/documents/nemscofs.pdf
- Pediatric Transportation Webinar (MD EMSC). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh7a8MXZWRc
- Safe Transport of Children by EMS: Interim Guidance (NASEMSO).
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care Organizational Self-Assessment Tool. https://familyvoices.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fcca_FamilyTool.pdf
- Comfort Positioning During Procedures: https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/child-life-education-and-creative-arts-therapy/prepare-your-child-visit-doctor/comfort-positioning-during-procedures
- Child Life 101 for EDs and Emergency Care Providers: Using Nonpharmacologic Methods to Manage Pain and Anxiety - https://com-jax-emergency-pami.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/files/2016/08/EMD-01-Child-Life-101-Hendry-et-al_AC_8-10-16.pdf
- Understanding and responding to children in crisis. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. https://cdphe.colorado.gov/engage-calm-distract
Templates
- Pediatric Emergency ABC’s and More (FL EMSC). https://com-jax-emergency-pecsi.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/wordpress/files/2019/05/PEDReady-ABCs-and-more-ED-poster-with-code-05032019.pdf
- Pediatric Emergency Prehospital Reference Guide (WI EMSC). https://www.chawisconsin.org/download/pediatric-emergency-pre-hospital-reference-guide/?wpdmdl=2406&refresh=5cf958b7350001559845047
- Pediatric Reference Guide (NE EMSC). https://dhhs.ne.gov/OEHS%20Program%20Documents/EMSC%20Pediatric%20Reference%20Card.pdf
- Sample Pediatric Transport Guideline (ME EMSC). https://www.maine.gov/ems/sites/maine.gov.ems/files/inline-files/EMS_Quantum4.pdf
- Sample Pediatric Transport Guideline (NH EMSC). https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/fstems/ems/advlifesup/documents/patientprotocols7.1.pdf
- Wyoming Responders Safe Transport Initiative (WYRESTRAIN) Strategic Plan
- Pediatric Resuscitation and Emergency Medications – Excel Calculator. https://emscimprovement.center/documents/991/Pediatric_Resuscitation_and_Emergency_Medications-Excel_Calculator.xlsx
- Quick Reference Code Cards (UCLA Harbor Medical Center). https://secure2.compliancebridge.com/lacdhs/DHSpublic/index.php?fuseaction=header.download&policyID=11284&descriptor=header1&doc=404C_Emergency_Codes_7-20.pdf
- Sample Medication Dosing and Intervention Cards (Michigan). https://emscimprovement.center/domains/prehospital-care/prehospital-pediatric-readiness/pprp-toolkit/patient-medication-safety/medication-safety-sample-medication-dosing-and-intervention-cards-michigan/
- Sample Pediatric Quick Dosing Reference (Colorado). https://emscimprovement.center/documents/1359/Sample_Pediatric_Quick_Dosing_Reference_Colorado__1.xlsx
- FAMILY Survey Tool (English and Spanish). https://emscimprovement.center/domains/prehospital-care/prehospital-pediatric-readiness/pprp-toolkit/fcc/assessments/family-tool/
- Cardinal Glennon STARS Program: https://www.glennon.org/what-we-do/stars-special-needs-tracking-and-awareness-response-system/
- Oregon HERO Kids Registry: http://www.herokidsregistry.org
Further Reading
- Byczkowski, T.L., et al., Family-Centered Pediatric Emergency Care: A framework for Measuring What Parents Want and Value. Acad Pediatr, 2016. 16(4): p. 327-35 https://www.academicpedsjnl.net/article/S1876-2859(15)00278-8/fulltext
- Children’s Hospital Association. What Is Patient Safety? 2021; Available from: https://www.hospitalsafetygrade.org/what-is-patient-safety.
- Children’s Hospital Association. Track Cognitive Bias to Improve Patient Safety. 2021; Available from: https://www.childrenshospitals.org/news/childrens-hospitals-today/2020/07/track-cognitive-bias-to-improve-patient-safety
- Cicero, M.X., et al., Medication Dosing Safety for Pediatric Patients: Recognizing Gaps, Safety Threats, and Best Practices in the Emergency Medical Services Setting. A Position Statement and Resource Document from Naemsp. Prehosp Emerg Care, 2021. 25(2): p. 294-306 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10903127.2020.1794085?journalCode=ipec20
- Cushman, J.T., et al., Ambulance Personnel Perceptions of Near Misses and Adverse Events in Pediatric Patients. Prehosp Emerg Care, 2010. 14(4): p. 477-84 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/10903127.2010.497901?journalCode=ipec20
- Emergency Medical Services for Children, N. Family-Centered Prehospital Care: Partnering with Families to Improve Care. n.d., https://www.naemt.org/docs/default-source/education-documents/epc/FamilyCenteredCareTips.pdf?sfvrsn=82de27d7_0
- Emergency Nurses Association Position Statement: Weighing All Patients in Kilograms. 2020. https://www.pedsnurses.org/assets/docs/Engage/Position-Statements/Weighing%20All%20Patients%20in%20Kilograms%20Final%20Web.pdf
- Escobar, M.A., Jr. and C.J. Morris, Using a Multidisciplinary and Evidence-Based Approach to Decrease Undertriage and Overtriage of Pediatric Trauma Patients. J Pediatr Surg, 2016. 51(9): p. 1518-25 https://www.jpedsurg.org/article/S0022-3468(16)30021-5/fulltext
- Garra, G., et al., Validation of the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale in Pediatric Emergency Department Patients. Acad Emerg Med, 2010. 17(1): p. 50-4 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1553-2712.2009.00620.x
- Merkel, S., et al., The Flacc: A Behavioral Scale for Scoring Postoperative Pain in Young Children. Pediatric nursing, 1996. 23: p. 293-7 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/13998379_The_FLACC_A_Behavioral_Scale_for_Scoring_Postoperative_Pain_in_Young_Children
- Mueller, B.U., D.R. Neuspiel, and E.R.S. Fisher, Principles of Pediatric Patient Safety: Reducing Harm Due to Medical Care. Pediatrics, 2019. 143(2) https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/127/6/1199
- R.C., A., et al., eds. Pediatric Care Coordination: An Interprofessional Resource to Effectively Engage Patients and Families in Achieving Optimal Child Health Outcomes. 2nd ed. 2019, Boston Children's Hospital https://medicalhomeinfo.aap.org/tools-resources/Documents/PCCC%202nd%20Edition/Full%20Pediatric%20Care%20Coordination%20Curriculum.pdf.
- Seiger, N., et al., Validity of Different Pediatric Early Warning Scores in the Emergency Department. Pediatrics, 2013. 132(4): p. e841-50 https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/132/4/e841
- The Joint Commission Human Factors Analysis in Patient Safety Systems. The Source, April, 2015. 13, https://www.jointcommission.org/-/media/deprecated-unorganized/imported-assets/tjc/system-folders/assetmanager/humanfactorsthe_sourcepdf.pdf?db=web&hash=085A09275C38FACB50BC3D92CB35450A
Equipment, Supplies & Medications Guide
Tools
Institute of Medicine. 1993. Emergency Medical Services for Children. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/2137
- Pediatric Emergency ABC’s and More (Florida EMSC)
- Pediatric Emergency Prehospital Reference Guide (Wisconsin EMSC)
- Pediatric Reference Guide (Nebraska EMSC)
- Handtevy Pediatric Emergency Standards
- Certadose
- LA County Drug Dosing App
Recommended by Collaborative Participants
- KangooFix Neonatal Restraint System
- American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® - Resuscitation Clinical Tools
Equipment Grant Opportunities
● EMS Grants (EMS1)
● EMS Grants Help (EMS1)
● Funding Sources (NAEMT)
Equipment Lists & Kits
● 2020 Emergency Department Checklist
● Pediatric Transport Products for Ground Ambulances, V2.2 (NASEMSO, 2020)
● Wisconsin EMSC Pediatric Comfort Kit
Pediatric Readiness Toolkits
● ED Pediatric Readiness Toolkit
● Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Toolkit
Templates
- Emergency Ambulance and First Responder Staffing, Medications, Medical Equipment, and Supplies Policy (San Mateo County Health Emergency Medical Services)
- Equipment Required on Scene Policy (San Mateo County Health Emergency Medical Services)
- Preventative Maintenance of EMS Vehicles and Equipment Policy (New York Bureau of EMS)
- Ambulance Restocking Agreement: Hospital (Peninsulas Emergency Medical Services Council, Inc.)
- Example of Equipment Checklists
- Massachusetts ALS Equipment & BLS Equipment
- New Hampshire
- Colorado
Further Reading
● Institute of Medicine. 2007. Emergency Care for Children: Growing Pains. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://www.nap.edu/catalog/11655/emergency-care-for-children-growing-pains
● EMS for Children Performance Measures: Implementation Manual for State Partnership Grantees. 2017. https://www.nedarc.org/performanceMeasures/documents/EMS%20Perf%20Measures%20Manual%20Web_0217.pdf
● Fraley, M. 5 Reasons to Do Your Rig Checks. 2020. https://www.ems1.com/ambulances-emergency-vehicles/articles/5-reasons-to-do-your-rig-checks-uwEUqt7t1iHm4O0S/
● Gausche-Hill, M., et al., A National Assessment of Pediatric Readiness of Emergency Departments. JAMA Pediatrics, 2015. 169(6): p. 527-534 https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2015.138
● Lyng, J., et al., Recommended Essential Equipment for Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support Ground Ambulances 2020: A Joint Position Statement. Pediatrics, 2021. 147(6): p. e2021051508 http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/147/6/e2021051508.abstract
● Remick, K., et al., Resource Document: Coordination of Pediatric Emergency Care in EMS Systems. Prehospital Emergency Care, 2017. 21(3): p. 399-407 https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2016.1258097
Tools
- Moore B., et al., Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Medical Services Systems. Ann Emerg Med. 202 Jan;75(1) e1-e6. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2019.09.012. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31866028/
- Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project Toolkit:https://emscimprovement.center/domains/prehospital-care/prehospital-pediatric-readiness/pprp-toolkit/
- Prehospital Pediatric Readiness EMS Agency Checklist
- NASEMSO National Model EMS Clinical Guidelines (v 2.2)
- Prehospital Evidence Based Practices Resource
- Safe Transport of Children by EMS: Interim Guidance (NASEMSO)
Templates
- SAMPLE Hospital Policy: Emergency Department Triage of Patients (ED)
- SAMPLE Triage Process in the Emergency Department (ED)
- SAMPLE DNR: End of Life Issues in the ED Policy Template (ED)
- Children with Special Health Care Needs: Template for Prehospital Protocol Development
Further Reading
- Owusu-Ansah, S., et al., Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Medical Services Systems Technical Report. Pediatrics, 2020. 145(1) . https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31857378/
- Remick, K., et al., Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department. Annals of emergency medicine, 2018. 72(6): p. e123-e136 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30392738
- Remick, K., et al., Resource Document: Coordination of Pediatric Emergency Care in Ems Systems. Prehospital Emergency Care, 2017. 21(3): p. 399-407 https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2016.1258097
- American Academy of Pediatrics, C.o.P.E.M., The Role of the Pediatrician in Rural Emergency Medical Services for Children. Pediatrics, 2012. 130(5): p. 978 http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/130/5/978.abstract
- Association, A.H. Guidelines for Cpr and Ecc. Highlights of the 2020 American Heart Association, 2020. https://cpr.heart.org/-/media/cpr-files/cpr-guidelines-files/highlights/hghlghts_2020_ecc_guidelines_english.pdf
- Association, E.N. Position Statement: Access to Quality Healthcare. 2020. https://www.ena.org/docs/default-source/resource-library/practice-resources/position-statements/accessqualityhealthcare.pdf?sfvrsn=c26b8f33_14
- Fessler, S.J., et al., How Well Do General Ems 911 Dispatch Protocols Predict Ed Resource Utilization for Pediatric Patients? The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2014. 32(3): p. 199-202 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735675713006207
Tools
- Babl, F.E., et al., Pediatric Pre-Hospital Advanced Life Support Care in an Urban Setting. Pediatric Emergency Care, 2001. 17(1) https://journals.lww.com/pec-online/Fulltext/2001/02000/Pediatric_pre_hospital_advanced_life_support_care.2.aspx
- Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project Toolkit: https://emscimprovement.center/domains/prehospital-care/prehospital-pediatric-readiness/pprp-toolkit/
- PECC Community of Practice Website (Agency PECCs): https://emscimprovement.center/collaboratives/pecclc/resources/agency-peccs
- EMS Education Toolkit for Pediatrics (NASEMSO)
- Autism First Responder Training Video (Autism Society of Texas)
- Emergency Care: Pregnancy Infants, and Children Course
- TeleSimBox EMS Case Simulations (Seizure and Non-Accidental Trauma) – ACEP
- Identifying Child Abuse – Online Module (University of Colorado & Colorado EMSC)
- Online Pediatric Education (University of Colorado & Colorado EMSC)
- Simulation-Based Pediatric Resuscitation Curriculum for Prehospital Providers (MedEd Portal)
- Comfort Positioning
From Dr. Auerbach's Simulation presentation
- The Virtual Resus Room https://virtualresusroom.com/
- TeleSimBox EMS Case Simulations (Seizure and Non-Accidental Trauma) – ACEP
- Emergency Medicine Resident Simulation Curriculum for Pediatrics (EM ReSCu Peds) https://www.aliem.com/emrescupeds-em-resident-simulation-curriculum-pediatrics/
Templates
- Physical Assessment Skills Checklist (Pediatric)
- Orientation Knowledge and Skills Checklist for the Registered Nurse
- PRIDE Pediatric Disaster Simulation Curriculum
- Skills Workshop Sample (Gaston County EMS)
- Skills Competencies (Gaston County EMS)
- Prehospital Pediatric Care Course Scenarios (New York)
- NREMT Advanced Level Psychomotor Exam
Further Reading
- Burton, J.H., et al., Endotracheal Intubation in a Rural Ems State: Procedure Utilization and Impact of Skills Maintenance Guidelines. Prehospital Emergency Care, 2003. 7(3): p. 352-356 https://doi.org/10.1080/10903120390936554
- Krauss, B.A. and B.S. Krauss, Managing the Frightened Child. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 2019. 74(1): p. 30-35 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2018.12.011
- Lammers, R.L., et al., Simulation-Based Assessment of Paramedic Pediatric Resuscitation Skills. Prehospital Emergency Care, 2009. 13(3): p. 345-356 https://doi.org/10.1080/10903120802706161
- Reisdorff, E.J., et al., Prehospital Interventions in Children. Prehospital Emergency Care, 1998. 2(3): p. 180-183 https://doi.org/10.1080/10903129808958868
- Shah, M.I., et al., Impact of High-Fidelity Pediatric Simulation on Paramedic Seizure Management. Prehosp Emerg Care, 2016. 20(4): p. 499-507 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/10903127.2016.1139217?journalCode=ipec20
- Tsai, A. and G. Kallsen, Epidemiology of Pediatric Prehospital Care. Ann Emerg Med, 1987. 16(3): p. 284-92 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3813162/
Communication & Collaboration Guide
Tools
- Remick, K., et al., Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department. Annals of emergency medicine, 2018. 72(6): p. e123-e136.
- National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project Toolkit
- Handoffs: Transitions of Care for Children in the Emergency Department (AAP)
- Handoffs: A High-Risk Area for Patient Safety
- SBAR Tool (Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation)
- Pediatric Medical Recognition Community of Practice
- Prehospital Pediatric Recognition Programs
- Comfort Positioning
Templates
Further Reading
- Owusu-Ansah, S., et al., Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Medical Services Systems. Pediatrics, 2020. 145(1).
- Moore, B., et al., Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Medical Services Systems. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 2020. 75(1): p. e1-e6.
- Gausche-Hill, M., et al., A National Assessment of Pediatric Readiness of Emergency Departments. JAMA Pediatrics, 2015. 169(6): p. 527-534.
- Ames, S.G., et al., Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness and Mortality in Critically Ill Children. Pediatrics, 2019. 144(3): p. e20190568.
- Newgard, C.D., et al., Evaluation of Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness and Outcomes Among US Trauma Centers. JAMA Pediatrics, 2021. 175(9): p. 947-956.
- Remick, K., et al., Pediatric emergency department readiness among US trauma hospitals. J Trauma Acute Care Surg, 2019. 86(5): p. 803-809.
- Gausche-Hill, M., Emergency and Definitive Care for Children in the United States: The Perfect Storm. Pediatrics, 2020. 145(1).
- Ely, M., et al., Assessing Infrastructure to Care for Pediatric Patients in the Prehospital Setting. Pediatr Emerg Care, 2020. 36(6): p. e324-e331.
- Remick, K., et al., Resource Document: Coordination of Pediatric Emergency Care in EMS Systems. Prehospital Emergency Care, 2017. 21(3): p. 399-407.
- Hewes, H.A., et al., Ready for Children: Assessing Pediatric Care Coordination and Psychomotor Skills Evaluation in the Prehospital Setting. Prehosp Emerg Care, 2019. 23(4): p. 510-518.
- STARS (Special Needs Tracking and Awareness Response System) - SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation. 2022.
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Communicating to Improve Quality (Implemenation Handbook). Guide to Patient and Family Engagment, N.D.
- American Academy of Pediatrics, C.o.P.E.M., Handoffs: Transitions of Care for Children in the Emergency Department. Pediatrics, 2016. 138(5): p. e20162680.
- Cooper, A., et al., Exploring the role of communications in quality improvement: A case study of the 1000 Lives Campaign in NHS Wales. Journal of Communication in Healthcare, 2015. 8(1): p. 76-84.
- Disch, J., Teamwork and Collaboration, in Quality and Safety in Nursing: A Contemporary Approach to Improving Outcomes, Gwen Sherwood and J. Bernsteiner, Editors. 2012, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.: Ames, Iowa. p. 91 - 112.
- Greenhalgh, T. and C. Papoutsi, Spreading and scaling up innovation and improvement. BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 2019. 365: p. l2068-l2068.
- Hilton, K. and A. Anderson. IHI Psychology of Change Framework to Advance and Sustain Improvement. 2018 [cited 2021 July 12]; Available from: http://www.ihi.org/resources/Pages/IHIWhitePapers/IHI-Psychology-of-Change-Framework.aspx.
- Medicine, I.o., Crossing the Quality Chasm: A New Health System for the 21st Century. 2001, Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. 360.
- 20. Merlino, J. Communication: A Critical Healthcare Competency. 2021; Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare website.]. Available from: https://www.psqh.com/analysis/communication-critical-healthcare-competency/.
- 21. MR, M., et al., Framework for Spread: From Local Improvements to System-Wide Change. Institute for Healthcare Improvement; Innovation Series white paper, 2006.
- 22. Quality, A.f.H.R.a. TeamSTEPPS. 2021; Available from: https://www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps/index.html.
Tools
- Alessandrini, E. and J. Knapp, Measuring Quality in Pediatric Emergency Care. Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 2011. 12: p. 102-112
- Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project Toolkit: https://emscimprovement.center/domains/prehospital-care/prehospital-pediatric-readiness/pprp-toolkit/
- National EMS Information System (NEMSIS)
- National EMS Quality Alliance (NEMSQA) Measures
- Quality Improvement YouTube Channel (IHI)
- Improvement Project Roadmap (IHI)
- Science of Improvement: How to Improve (IHI)
- Quality Improvement for Prehospital Providers (NY EMSC)
- What is Change Management? (ASQ)
- Six Domains of Health Care Quality (AHRQ)
- Quality Improvement Concepts (NPRP)
- Pediatric Readiness Data: An Opportunity to Improve Quality of Care in Your Emergency Department (NPRP)
- 2020 Emergency Department Checklist
- 2020 Emergency Department Interactive Checklist
- Prehospital Pediatric Readiness EMS Agency Checklist
Templates
- Quality Measures for Pediatric Prehospital Evidence-Based Guidelines
- Pediatric Mild Trauma Head Injury (Illinois EMSC – Example QI Plan)
- HCA Pediatric Readiness Gap Analysis (Example)
Further Reading
- Alessandrini, E., et al., Emergency Department Quality: An Analysis of Existing Pediatric Measures. Academic Emergency Medicine, 2011. 18(5): p. 519-526 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1553-2712.2011.01057.x
- American College of Surgeons. Pediatric Trauma Quality Improvement Program (Tqip): An Overview. 2020 [cited 2020 January 5]; Available from: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/tqp/center-programs/tqip/pediatric-tqip.
- Children's Hospital Association. Improving Pediatric Sepsis Outcomes (Ipso). Available from: https://www.childrenshospitals.org/programs-and-services/quality-improvement-and-measurement/collaboratives/sepsis.
- Emergency Nurses Association Position Statement: Weighing All Patients in Kilograms. 2020. https://www.pedsnurses.org/assets/docs/Engage/Position-Statements/Weighing%20All%20Patients%20in%20Kilograms%20Final%20Web.pdf
- EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center. Pediatric Readiness Quality Collaborative (Prqc). 2020 [cited 2020 January 5]; Available from: https://emscimprovement.center/collaboratives/prqc/.
- Hartling, L., et al., Bridging the Gap between Clinical Research and Knowledge Translation in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, 2007. 14(11): p. 968-977 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17967958
- IHI Multimedia Team. Like Magic? ("Every System Is Perfectly Designed..."). 2015 [cited 2021 May 28]; Available from: http://www.ihi.org/communities/blogs/origin-of-every-system-is-perfectly-designed-quote.
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). How to Improve. 2021 [cited 2021 May 28]; Available from: http://www.ihi.org/resources/Pages/HowtoImprove/default.aspx.
- Institute of Medicine, Emergency Medical Services: At the Crossroads. 2007, Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. 310 https://www.nap.edu/catalog/11629/emergency-medical-services-at-the-crossroads
- Institute of Medicine. Crossing the Quality Chasm: The Iom Health Care Quality Initiative. 2019 [cited 2020 January 11]; Available from: https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/10027/crossing-the-quality-chasm-a-new-health-system-for-the
- Lammers, R., M. Byrwa, and W. Fales, Root Causes of Errors in a Simulated Prehospital Pediatric Emergency. Academic Emergency Medicine, 2012. 19(1): p. 37-47 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1553-2712.2011.01252.x
- Macias, C.G., Quality Improvement in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Academic Pediatrics, 2013. 13(6 Suppl): p. S61-S68 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24268087
- Meddings, J., et al., Multistate Programme to Reduce Catheter-Associated Infections in Intensive Care Units with Elevated Infection Rates. BMJ Quality & Safety, 2020. 29(5): p. 418-429 https://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/qhc/29/5/418.full.pdf
- National Association of EMS Physicians Quality and Safety: Defining Quality in Ems. Position Statements, 2018. https://naemsp.org/resources/position-statements/quality-and-safety/
- Redlener, M., et al., National Assessment of Quality Programs in Emergency Medical Services. Prehospital Emergency Care, 2018. 22(3): p. 370-378 https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2017.1380094
- Shah, A., Using Data for Improvement. 2019 https://www.bmj.com/content/364/bmj.l189
- Varkey, P., M.K. Reller, and R.K. Resar, Basics of Quality Improvement in Health Care. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 2007. 82(6): p. 735-739 https://doi.org/10.4065/82.6.735
- 20. Waters, H.R., et al., The Business Case for Quality. American Journal of Medical Quality, 2011. 26(5): p. 333-339