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Join ACEP’s May 6 webinar to learn why every ED should participate in the 2026 NPRP Assessment and how readiness impacts outcomes, supports QI, and helps EDs better care for children. Free resources + CME available. Register today https://www.acep.org/master-calendar/the-national-pediatric-readiness-assessment-why-every-ed-should-participate3

Learn more about how to improve Pediatric Readiness!

A recent national study found that only 17.4% of emergency departments meet the criteria for high pediatric readiness. However, researchers estimate that 2,143 children’s lives could be saved annually if EDs achieved a high level of readiness.

PPN hub site Principal Investigator at Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health, Amanda Bogie, MD, emphasized the urgency for hospitals to improve their pediatric readiness in a recent article by HealthLeaders examining the pediatric preparedness of emergency departments (EDs) in hospitals.

Read more about Dr. Bogie’s insights here: https://ow.ly/8gWr50YzpH9

Join the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC), in coordination with the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), for an informational session on the 2026 EMSC National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) Assessment. April 2, 12-1pm CT. Register here: https://emscimprovement.center/education-and-resources/webinars/

You can’t improve what you don’t understand! The National Pediatric Readiness Assessment provides you with data and a clear, actionable report that you can use to advocate for resources for children in your ED. Learn more at pedsready.org.

High Pediatric Readiness is linked to lower mortality risk. Your ED’s participation in the national assessment helps protect the children who arrive at your doors. Talk to your ED leadership about participating at pedsready.org.