Resource Overview
- Explains the clinical and operational importance of each unmet item identified in the 2026 NPRP Assessment Gap Report.
- Provides rationale to help ED teams prioritize Pediatric Readiness and quality improvement initiatives across all assessment domains.
How to Use This Resource
- Review your Gap Report: Match each unmet assessment item with its corresponding Importance Statement to understand why the item is essential for pediatric readiness.
- Prioritize improvement efforts: Use the statements to help determine which gaps will have the greatest impact on patient safety and quality of care.
- Support engagement and planning: Share the explanations with leadership, multidisciplinary teams, and quality committees to build support for Pediatric Readiness initiatives and guide action planning.
