August Updates:

Pediatrics - NEW Learning Module Series
There is a new learning module series available for hospital emergency department PECCs (Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator) or sometimes called “pediatric champion”. These modules educate how PECCs impact each domain of pediatric readiness. Certification of Completion is available for each module. The 2 modules are accessible through the link below.
Modules

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NPRP = National Pediatric Readiness Project & Peds Ready Assessment
The Peds Ready Assessment (last formally offered in 2021) is a tool which a hospital/ED may use anytime, to assess their overall readiness to care for ill and injured children. This is a national assessment based on updated guidelines and scored on a 100-point scale. Here are some pearls and updates about the NPRP and the Peds Ready Assessment:

1. The next national and official assessment period is not anticipated until 2025 at the earliest (pending National EMSC leadership direction and new evidence to update the assessment). We are currently in a national QI Period – during this stage any hospital/ED can take another assessment.
2. The Peds Ready Assessment:

• Be sure to save the Score and Gap report upon submission You may take the assessment as often as needed (ex: to assess improvements since initiating a pediatric protocol or policy, starting a workgroup, etc.)
• The scores are never shared, they are confidential to your organization. They are intended for only internal QI efforts, never to be used in a punitive manner.
• The Peds Ready Score and Gap Report may be used to meet ACS Trauma requirements (please work with your trauma programs).
• A hospital can have multiple PECCs - this is not a singular role! However, it is encouraged to have at least one ED nurse as a PECC + an ED physician or advance practice provider. Additionally, it is encouraged to include the hospital Trauma Program Manger and/or provider in the pediatric readiness work and/or as a PECC! Other roles to consider adding to your Pediatric Readiness team: Emergency Management, Education Coordinators, ED Leadership etc.

   3.  For any support or questions please contact Dr. Sam Mishra, the Michigan EMSC Coordinator. She is here to assist with what you need! (Including accessing the 2021 Official Peds Ready Gap Report).

Please check out the Michigan Pediatric Readiness Page. There are many resources and education opportunities available with more program updates to come.