Pediatric Readiness
What is Pediatric Readiness?
Pediatric readiness is a measure of how equipped a hospital is to assess, treat and stabilize a pediatric patient in a medical emergency. It considers the training of the staff, specialized equipment, policies and medications.
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness
In disasters, children are often more vulnerable due to their unique developmental stage. Pediatric disaster preparedness emphasizes the importance of incorporating children's needs into all disaster response plans.
Pediatric Readiness Education
We collaborate with other organizations to offer resources and free training for anyone interested in learning more about pediatric readiness.
Pediatric Readiness Score
The pediatric readiness score assesses how well an emergency department is prepared to care for children in emergencies. OSF Children's Hospital has a score of 96, significantly higher than the national average of 88 for similar-sized hospitals and the overall hospital average of 65.
National EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)
The Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation & Improvement Center (EIIC) collaborates with leading medical institutions and professional organizations to improve outcomes for kids receiving emergency care through collaboration and expert knowledge.
Contact the Grant Team
Reach out to our pediatric readiness grant team with any questions you may have.