Provides a framework for selecting meaningful, evidence-based pediatric clinical quality measures for emergency departments, including nationally vetted measures aligned with the 2026 Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department joint policy statement.
Supports EDs in establishing pediatric quality improvement priorities through the NPRQI data platform or by using validated national measures and/or local benchmarks when NPRQI participation is not feasible.
How to Use This Resource
Review the recommended pediatric quality measures and select those that are most relevant to the pediatric patients and care processes in your ED.
Collect baseline performance data over a defined period (e.g., one quarter) to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
Implement quality improvement cycles, monitor performance over time, and consider enrolling in NPRQI to benchmark results against national pediatric emergency care data.