The National Pediatric Readiness Quality Initiative (NPRQI) is transforming pediatric emergency clinical care across the United States. Through its innovative platform for analyzing real-time emergency department (ED) data, NPRQI provides hospitals with insights to advance clinical care and help improve overall Pediatric Readiness.
Studies show that EDs with high levels of Pediatric Readiness can reduce child mortality rates by up to 76%. Engaging in pediatric quality improvement (QI) is one of the most important ways to increase Pediatric Readiness. However, challenges such as low pediatric patient volume and limited resources can hinder pediatric QI. NPRQI helps EDs overcome these challenges through free, easy, and secure tools and support.
Joining NPRQI means becoming part of a national movement to enhance pediatric outcomes. Members benefit from pre-established metrics, real-time analytics and benchmarking, custom dashboards, and expert guidance to help them make lasting improvements in pediatric clinical care.
An introduction to NPRQI
Our approach to Pediatric Readiness
NPRQI provides a clear pathway for emergency departments to enhance pediatric readiness and deliver high-quality care:
- Utilize a platform you can trust: Sign up and access NPRQIs secure and free pediatric quality improvement platform.
- Capture the pediatric encounter: Collect key data to support quality clinical care for pediatric patients in EDs.
- Measure and transform data: Track performance using dashboards and compare benchmarks to identify improvement opportunities
- Reflect and align strategies: Use insights to meet quality standards and address gaps in care.
- Improve and drive results: Collaborate with ED leaders and stakeholders to implement lasting improvements.
Why Pediatric Readiness matters
Pediatric QI is an integral part of Pediatric Readiness, which can improve clinical care and outcomes for children nationwide.
- 85%: of children are seen in general EDs across the United States
- 50%: of general EDs engage in pediatric QI
- 76%: potential mortality risk reduction among children treated in EDs with high Pediatric Readiness
