Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Jun 2018
Multicenter StudyA Simulation-Based Quality Improvement Initiative Improves Pediatric Readiness in Community Hospitals.
The National Pediatric Readiness Project Pediatric Readiness Survey (PRS) measured pediatric readiness in 4149 US emergency departments (EDs) and noted an average score of 69 on a 100-point scale. This readiness score consists of 6 domains: coordination of pediatric patient care (19/100), physician/nurse staffing and training (10/100), quality improvement activities (7/100), patient safety initiatives (14/100), policies and procedures (17/100), and availability of pediatric equipment (33/100). We aimed to assess and improve pediatric emergency readiness scores across Connecticut's hospitals. ⋯ Participation in a simulation-based quality improvement collaborative was associated with improvements in pediatric readiness.