Prepare: Build Awareness and Get Leadership Buy-In

This section is intended to help ED teams prepare for the successful implementation and long-term sustainment of evidence-based practices that strengthen Pediatric Readiness.
Why It Matters: Adherence to national pediatric emergency care guidelines is associated with reduced mortality risk and improved health outcomes for children.
Key Focus Areas: National Pediatric Readiness guidelines and their core components, along with the evidence demonstrating how being Pediatric Ready improves outcomes for children.
Who to Engage: Hospital and ED leadership, clinical staff, Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators (PECCs), quality improvement teams, and other key partners involved in pediatric care.
Getting Started: Key resources are labelled “Pinned.” These are considered foundational. Start with them first.