Pediatric Readiness

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The power of an idea: A conversation with Dr. Marianne Gausche-Hill

It has been four decades since the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program began …

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New PEAK: Sepsis toolkit

April is Pediatric Sepsis Awareness Month, a critical time to raise awareness about the early …

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New PECC Learning Module Highlights Pediatric Safety in Emergency Departments

Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 9–15) brings renewed attention to the critical role of pediatric …

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Get Pediatric Ready: National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) Assessment Launches in 2026

The next National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) Assessment is coming in 2026 and now is …

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Investing in pediatric emergency care could save more than 2,100 children's lives annually, study finds

High pediatric readiness in emergency departments could reduce pediatric mortality by 25%, with modest associated …

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Improving emergency care for children increases life expectancy and is cost-effective, study finds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Emily Lemiskacommunications@emscimprovement.centerIn health emergencies, children have specific needs and require specialized care. …

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New study highlights Pediatric Readiness mortality impact over time

A new study published this week in JAMA Network Open emphasizes the mortality impact of …

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Taking steps to save children’s lives in emergency departments costs little for hospitals, study finds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Emily Lemiskacommunications@emscimprovement.center(AUSTIN, Texas) A new study has found that following national guidelines …

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Thank you, EMS clinicians!

On EMS for Children (EMSC) Day, May 22, as part of National EMS Week, EMSC …

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Thank you, EMS clinicians!

On EMS for Children (EMSC) Day, part of National EMS Week, EMSC Program grantees and …