Pediatric Readiness

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What is Pediatric Readiness?

Children have unique physiological, emotional, and developmental characteristics that require specialized medical care. Pediatric Readiness is ensuring that every EMS and fire-rescue agency and emergency department (ED) has the pediatric-specific champions, competencies, policies, equipment, and other resources needed to provide high-quality emergency care for children. Research in EDs shows that high Pediatric Readiness can reduce mortality risk up to 76%.

Pediatric Readiness Initiatives

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The National Pediatric Readiness Project

For emergency departments

Quick Links:

Download the NPRP Checklist

Explore the NPRP Toolkit

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The Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project

For EMS and fire-rescue agencies

Quick Links:

Download the PPRP Checklist

Explore the PPRP Toolkit