Pediatric
What is new in the updated pediatric readiness guidelines?
A national coalition of medical associations has issued updated recommendations for ensuring that hospital EDs are fully prepared to meet the emergency healthcare needs of children. Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department was developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and the […]
A proven format for the Pediatric Readiness Action Plan – Trauma System News
Current standards from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) require all trauma centers to (1) perform a pediatric readiness assessment of the emergency department and (2) have a plan to address identified gaps. The first part of this requirement is clear — Standard 5.10 of the Grey Book directs trauma center leaders to the assessment […]