Validate and Celebrate Your Progress

This section helps ED teams align Pediatric Readiness efforts with national and state programs. Becoming Pediatric Ready supports meeting criteria for recognition, accreditation, verification, and state policies across four avenues: State Pediatric Readiness Recognition Programs, state regulations, ACEP accreditation, and ACS COT verification.

Why It Matters: Aligning with these programs validates your ED’s Pediatric Readiness and shows commitment to high-quality pediatric care while supporting ongoing improvement efforts.

Key Focus Areas: Learn how recognition, accreditation, verification, and regulatory pathways are structured, what they require, and how they align with Pediatric Readiness guidelines.

Who to Engage: Pediatric emergency care coordinators (PECCs), ED leadership, quality teams, and state or regional partners.

Getting Started: Explore available programs in your state and nationally, review requirements, and use your NPRP Assessment results to identify gaps and prepare for recognition, accreditation, or verification.