Hospital Readiness
Review the checklist for an easy way to check your facility's Pediatric Readiness and identify gaps for improvement. Curated resources are provided to your facility post-assessment.
IMPORTANT: The 2026 NPRP national assessment will be open from March 3, 2026 - May, 31, 2026. All 24/7 Emergency Departments nationwide are encouraged to complete the 30–45-minute assessment. Visit Pedsready.org to learn more and complete the assessment if your facility hasn't already!
An Emergency Department Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC) is a designated clinical leader who helps ensure that children receive high‑quality, safe, and developmentally appropriate care in the emergency setting. Every ED PECC team includes two roles: A nurse PECC and Physician PECC.
Together, the Nurse and Physician PECC work as a leadership pair to strengthen pediatric readiness across the emergency department. PECCs help ensure that:
- Staff are prepared to care for children of all ages
- Policies and procedures reflect best practices
- Training, equipment, and quality improvement efforts include pediatric needs
- Children and families receive coordinated, family‑centered care
Hospitals with dedicated PECCs consistently show higher pediatric readiness scores and improved quality of care for children.
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Nurse PECC Resources:
Click Here to view ED Nurse PECC Role and Responsibilities
Click Here to view the ED Nurse PECC Sample Job Description
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Physician PECC Resources:
Click Here to view ED Physician PECC Role and Responsibilities
Click Here to view the ED Physician PECC Sample Job Description
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ED PECC Learning Module Series:
The ED PECC Learning Modules consist of nine short, self‑paced trainings totaling approximately two hours. These modules introduce Nurse and Physician PECCs to the essential pediatric readiness domains, highlight the resources available to support their role, and explain why each area is critical to improving care for children in the emergency department. Designed for both new and experienced PECCs, the modules provide practical guidance that can be applied immediately to strengthen pediatric preparedness across the ED.