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Rachael Alter
Support Specialist:
Angie Freitas, CHES, EMT
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Revised May 5, 2026
Things to know
We're in the final last few weeks of the NPRP Assessment. Great job to all so far!
Let's celebrate – Add to the Kudoboard!
For more news, check out the current issue of Pulse.
Upcoming webinars and events
| Webinar/event | Date/time | How to register |
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EMSC Town Hall Meeting |
May 13 @ 2-3:30pm CT |
Email SP Team for meeting link. |
EMSC Day Webinar |
May 20 @ 1pm-2pm CT |
Register Here |
Pediatric Readiness Education Series: Drowning |
May 21 @ 10am CT |
Register Here |
PRRP Exchange Meeting |
May 21 @ 1:30-3pm CT |
Register Here |
See State Partnership Activities & Tasks on this Timeline.
See additional upcoming events.
In case you missed it (ICYMI)
Stay up to date on all things EMSC with the April 2026 Pulse Newsletter. This month’s issue includes updates on the NPRP assessment, details on upcoming EMS Week and EMSC Day, and more.
Share our ED PECC learning module series in your state! (EMS modules coming soon.)
Pediatric Readiness Corner
NPRP & PPRP Updates
| National Pediatric Readiness Project (for EDs) | Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project (for EMS and fire-rescue agencies) |
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Collaboratives Corner
Upcoming & Ongoing Collaboratives
| Collaborative | Audience | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Pediatric Readiness Recognition Programs Exchange |
State EMSC program managers |
Ongoing |
During this month's meeting, we will be hosting a discussion facilitated by program managers, Emily Dorosz, Vicki Petersen, Rachel Ford, and Natasha Kurth on the advantages and challenges around tiered and single level recognition programs. |
EMSC NPRQI Collaborative |
ED teams (especially small/resource-limited) |
Ongoing |
Participating EDs are encouraged to complete the NPRP assessment and finish reviewing their baseline performance this month in advance of the collaborative session which will help them develop a SMART aim and begin planning their QI project. |
Disaster Response Collaborative (DRC) |
Children’s hospitals |
Initiated Sept 2024 |
Four pediatric priority disaster response areas: evacuation, reunification, surge, and triage/infection control/decontamination. Learn more. |
EMSC and PPN Patient, Youth, Family, and Community Engagement Learning Network |
State programs / FANs |
Launch June 2026 |
Focus on engaging Family Advisory Network and strategic planning. More information to come! |
Manager News
Have news to share? Finished a great project at work? Launched a recognition program? Get featured in a news article? Let us know!
For community physicians, EMS providers, Nurses, APPs and those working in emergency and urgent care settings, here is a FREE opportunity to learn key skills and ask questions of experts on the care of pediatric patients in these settings. This is in-person only. You can register at this link (https://ce.pedspandemicnetwork.org/content/pediatric-readiness-symposium). Scan the QR code or check the registration site for the agenda, location and faculty information. To register/enroll in the course, you will need to create a free PPN account first.
Questions email Emily Dorosz @ edorosz@childrensnational.org
Ohio EMS for Children (EMSC) is strengthening pediatric readiness statewide through innovative, community-centered engagement with hospitals through the Pediatric Readiness Facility Recognition Program. By leveraging live, interactive webinars, Ohio EMSC has created opportunities for transparency, real-time dialogue, and collaboration—helping hospitals better understand the recognition process, view participation as supportive rather than punitive, and apply at a level that aligns with their capabilities.
This approach has successfully connected hospitals across Ohio, increased participation, and demonstrated how building trust and flexibility can drive meaningful progress in pediatric readiness. Less than one year into his role as Program Manager, Kyle Smith, along with Dr. McCombs, has truly hit the ground running in advancing this impactful strategy. Learn more.
January 2026 wasn’t just the start of a new year, it also marked the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Florida Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program (FL PRRP).
To celebrate this milestone, we’re excited to share an article from EMpulse, the official publication of the Florida College of Emergency Physicians. The article highlights the work of the Florida State Partnership team, and showcases the thoughtful planning, strong partnerships, and dedicated efforts that brought this program to life and continue to advance pediatric readiness across prehospital systems statewide.
We extend our congratulations to program manager Katelyn Dabhi and program/medical director Dr. Phyllis Hendry for their leadership and commitment to improving emergency care for children in Florida. We also applaud the entire team for reaching this important milestone.
Featured article: EMpulse Newsletter, page 17.
California recently released a comprehensive pediatric data report for calendar year 2024.
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