Resource Overview
- ACS Committee on Trauma (COT) Standard 5.10 requires trauma centers to assess Pediatric Readiness in the ED using the NPRP Assessment.
- It supports identification of gaps and development of action plans to improve care for injured children.
- The standard reinforces Pediatric Readiness as a critical component of trauma center verification.
How to Use This Resource
- Review Standard 5.10 to understand Pediatric Readiness expectations for trauma centers.
- Use the NPRP Assessment to identify gaps and guide improvement planning.
- Engage multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement a Pediatric Readiness action plan.
Standard 5.10 of Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient (2022) ensures trauma centers are prepared to care for injured children.
It requires trauma centers to assess Pediatric Readiness using the NPRP Assessment during each verification cycle and to develop a plan to address identified gaps.
Because most injured children first present to non-pediatric facilities, this standard emphasizes improving Pediatric Readiness across all trauma centers to strengthen outcomes for children.