Enrolling in NPRQI provides your team with powerful tools, expert guidance, and access to a national network focused on improving pediatric care standards. The enrollment process is efficient, requiring only 2 to 4 hours of hands-on time, with the overall process taking 4 to 6 weeks (including reviews and approvals). Each stage is simple and backed by our support team. Just follow these four easy steps:

Enroll Step 1 - Icon

Time required: 30 minutes

Provide the following information during registration:

  • Legal name of your facility
  • Pediatric Readiness score and date of last assessment (ask your ED nurse manager)
  • Annual pediatric patient volume
  • Trauma Quality Improvement Program number (consult your trauma coordinator) and American Hospital Association number
  • Names and emails for users who will enter data, submit data, and/or view performance
  • Name and email of your hospital administrator who will sign the Participant Organization Agreement (POA)
Enroll Step 2 - Icon

Time required: 30 minutes


Start Tracking Performance in the Upgraded NPRQI Platform in 2026
Sign only the upgraded POA (available now) to prepare for future participation. Your ED will begin tracking performance once the upgraded platform goes live in 2026.

Steps:

  • Complete registration.
  • Review the upgraded POA outlining participation requirements.
  • Obtain a signature from your authorized individual.
  • Upload the signed 2026 upgraded POA to the registration portal.
  • Receive an executed copy from the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School for your records.
  • Start tracking performance in 2026.

Note: The routing and signature process varies by hospital and can average 30 days.

Enroll Step 3 - Icon

Time required: 5 minutes

To set up access:

  • You will receive an email from donotreply@nprqiuat.dellmed.utexas.edu with a link to create your secure NPRQI login credentials.
  • Click on the link and establish your NPRQI login credentials using your real name and email address.
Enroll Step 4 - Icon

Time required: 13 minutes

Complete the required training module:

  • Patient Safety Training Video (approx 13 minutes)

COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION