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NEW Pediatric Readiness Guidelines for a NEW National Assessment

Feb. 12, 1-2 pm CT

In collaboration with the Federal EMSC Program, experts from the leading organizations involved in emergency care for children will soon release an updated 2026 joint policy statement, "Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department." These guidelines are the basis for the next National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) Nationwide Assessment for emergency departments (EDs), launching in March 2026.

NPRP Co-leads, Dr. Marianne Gausche-Hill, Dr. Kate Remick, and Dr. Hilary Hewes will provide information about the life-saving potential and low cost of Pediatric Readiness, what’s new in the guidelines, and provide insights to help you prepare for the 2026 NPRP Assessment.

ED clinicians–including nurses, physicians, and administrators–are encouraged to participate. Participation is currently limited to the first 1,000 attendees. If you are unable to attend, the event will be recorded.

Pediatric Readiness Education Series

Beginning Feb. 19, 10-11 am CT

Recurring on the third Thursday of each month at 10 am CT

The Pediatric Readiness Education Series is a free, national webinar series delivered as a collaboration between the EIIC and the Texas Pediatric Readiness Education Series. Building on the success of the Texas-led series, this co-effort expands the reach of Pediatric Readiness education while aligning content with national Pediatric Readiness priorities.

The monthly sessions will focus on common clinical conditions and experiences in the emergency department (ED) setting and are designed for ED clinicians and staff across disciplines, including nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrators, and Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators (PECCs). EMS clinicians are also welcome to attend.

All webinars are free. The series is not affiliated with the Texas EMSC State Partnership Program. Participation is currently limited to the first 1,000 attendees. If you are unable to attend, the event will be recorded.

Advancing Pediatric Readiness in EMS: Findings from a National Assessment of EMS Agencies Webinar

Hosted by the National Association of EMTs

Feb. 26, 1-2 pm CT

Kathleen Adelgais, MD, MPH/MSPH, and Manish I. Shah, MD, MS will provide an overview of the National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project, a national effort to improve the quality and consistency of pediatric care delivered by emergency medical services (EMS) agencies. Participants will learn why pediatric prehospital readiness varies across systems, how national guidelines define high-quality pediatric care, and how the project’s nationwide assessment of EMS agency readiness is helping identify gaps, strengths, and opportunities to better meet the needs of ill and injured children. Resources will be shared to support EMS agencies on their journey to Pediatric Readiness.