Welcome to the Ohio EMS for Children, and Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators (PECCs) webpage.
This site is openly accessible to all prehospital and hospital providers interested in improving pediatric readiness. No registration or login is required to view any page or general content. Be sure to check back frequently as new information and resources are added.
🚨 IMPORTANT: The 2026 National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) Assessment is Now Open!
The 2026 NPRP national assessment is available March 3, 2026 through May 31, 2026.
All 24/7 Emergency Departments across the country are strongly encouraged to complete the 30–45-minute online assessment to evaluate and improve their readiness to care for children.
Visit Pedsready.org to learn more and complete the assessment if your facility has not yet participated.
Register As an Ohio PECC
Ohio hospitals and EMS agencies can click the appropriate link below (Emergency Department or EMS) or contact us to register their PECC. Registering has several benefits, including:
- Helping Ohio EMSC report more accurately on the percentage of hospitals and EMS agencies with a PECC
- Improving communication between PECCs and Ohio EMSC
- Allowing for sharing resources and information between PECCs
Please note that PECC Registration is voluntary.