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Is your emergency department included in the 2026 NPRP Assessment? Check out our public dashboard, take the assessment, and represent your state in this nationwide effort to improve care for kids at https://PedsReady.org EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center

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

Has your emergency department (ED) participated in the 2026 NPRP Assessment at https://PedsReady.org? Join EDs nationwide who are making a difference for children and families!

Has your ED taken the 2026 NPRP Assessment at https://PedsReady.org yet? This upgraded toolkit is a great next step toward quality improvement!

Turn insights into action with the upgraded NPRP Toolkit. Find the resources you need to address your gap report and move your ED closer to Pediatric Readiness.

https://emscimprovement.center/domains/pediatric-readiness-project/readiness-toolkit-checklist/

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

Nationwide Pediatric Readiness Assessments typically occur once every 5 years. NOW is your ED’s chance to be heard and contribute to improving emergency care for children across the country. Talk to your ED leadership about participating at pedsready.org.

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/

Strengthening pediatric emergency care starts with just 30 minutes. That’s about how long it takes for your ED to complete the National Pediatric Readiness Assessment — and the insights you gain can drive years of improvement! Learn more at pedsready.org.

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.

It doesn’t matter if your ED sees one child a month or one child an hour: Kids need your ED to be ready. The National Pediatric Readiness Assessment gives your ED evidencebased guidance to improve patient outcomes and clinician confidence. Learn more at pedsready.org.