Quality Improvement

Explore the National Pediatric Readiness Quality Initiative (NPRQI) as part of the EMSC's broader approach to pediatric quality improvement. This initiative provides tools, strategies, and guidance to strengthen Pediatric Readiness in your emergency department, helping you measure, evaluate, and improve pediatric clinical care. Track progress, implement lasting improvements, and discover how NPRQI can support your ED in advancing pediatric care and outcomes.

Learn about the principles and methodologies of quality improvement (QI) to gain insights into evidence-based approaches, practical frameworks, and implementation strategies that can enhance pediatric care in emergency departments. Learn how a solid understanding of QI science can help your emergency department team measure, analyze, and improve clinical outcomes for children.

Explore the Model for Improvement, utilized in EIIC Quality Improvement (QI) collaboratives and EMSC Pediatric Readiness projects. Learn how to apply fundamental questions and Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles to test changes, measure outcomes, and continuously improve pediatric care in your emergency department. By strengthening Pediatric Readiness through this framework, you can drive meaningful, measurable improvements in clinical practice and enhance care for children throughout your department.

Explore a collection of practical tools and resources designed to enhance pediatric quality improvement in your emergency department. These resources include templates, checklists, and guidance to help you track performance, implement interventions, and strengthen Pediatric Readiness. Discover how you can apply these tools to improve clinical outcomes and support your ongoing pediatric quality improvement efforts.

Use this sample quality improvement (QI) plan to help your emergency department (ED) implement structured initiatives aimed at improving pediatric care. This plan outlines actionable steps, measurable goals, and practical strategies for evaluating and enhancing pediatric services. By utilizing a framework like this, your ED can systematically track progress, identify opportunities for improvement, and achieve lasting outcomes in Pediatric Readiness.

Explore the AHRQ Pediatric Quality Indicators Toolkit, which offers evidence-based measures designed to evaluate and enhance pediatric care in emergency departments. This resource complements EIIC quality improvement (QI) tools by providing standardized metrics that track patient safety, clinical outcomes, and quality improvement initiatives. Learn how integrating these indicators can enhance Pediatric Readiness and support data-driven improvements in pediatric emergency care.