Pediatric Readiness

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 …


New PEAK: Sepsis toolkit

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


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 …


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 …


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 …


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. …


New study highlights Pediatric Readiness mortality impact over time

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


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 …


Thank you, EMS clinicians!

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


Thank you, EMS clinicians!

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