Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) National Pediatric Readiness Coordinating Center Cooperative Agreement
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The Emergency Medical Services for Children National Pediatric Readiness Coordinating Center (EMSC NPRCC) demonstration program aims to evaluate and enhance the preparedness of hospital emergency departments and pre-hospital emergency medical services systems to care for pediatric patients. Recognizing the distinct physiological, emotional, and developmental needs of children, the program emphasizes ensuring that every EMS and fire-rescue agency, as well as emergency department, is equipped with specialized leadership, competencies, policies, and resources tailored specifically for pediatric emergency care. This initiative seeks to guarantee that high-quality emergency services for children are accessible regardless of their location across the United States. Supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration under the Department of Health and Human Services, this cooperative agreement focuses on establishing pediatric readiness as a standard component of emergency medical services and hospital emergency care. By improving the coordination and availability of child-specific emergency care capabilities, the program ultimately strives to improve health outcomes for children encountering emergencies. The point of contact for more information is HRSA/MCHB, reachable via the provided email address.
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The Emergency Medical Services for Children National Pediatric Readiness Coordinating Center (EMSC NPRCC) demonstration program will work to assess and expand “Pediatric Readiness” in hospital emergency departments (ED) and pre-hospital emergency medical services (EMS) systems. Because children have unique physiological, emotional, and developmental characteristics, specialized emergency care is needed. Pediatric Readiness ensures that every EMS and fire-rescue agency and ED has the pediatric-specific leadership, competencies, policies, equipment, and other resources needed to provide high-quality emergency care for children, no matter where they live, attend school, or travel in the United States.
