The national EMSC performance measures and state targets for the years 2023-2027 are listed below.
Hospital Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness Measures
1.1
Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program
State Target: By 2027, 45% of hospitals with an ED are recognized through a statewide, territorial, or regional standardized program.
1.2
Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator
State Target: By 2027, 75% of hospitals with an ED have a designated nurse, physician, or both who coordinates pediatric emergency care.
1.3
Weigh and Record Children’s Weight in Kilograms
State Target: By 2027, 84% of hospitals with an ED weigh and record children in kilograms.
1.4
Disaster Plan
State Target: By 2027, 75% of hospitals with an ED have a disaster plan that addresses the needs of children.
Prehospital Emergency Medical Services Pediatric Readiness Measures
2.1
Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program
State Target: By 2027, 25% of prehospital EMS agencies are recognized through a statewide, territorial, or regional standardized program that are able to stabilize and/or manage pediatric emergencies.
2.2
Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator
State Target: By 2027, 50% of prehospital EMS agencies have a designated pediatric emergency care coordinator.
2.3
Use of Pediatric-Specific Equipment
State Target: By 2027, 46% of prehospital EMS agencies have a process for the correct use of pediatric-specific equipment.
2.4
Disaster Plan
State Target: By 2027, 75% of prehospital EMS agencies have a disaster plan that addresses the needs of children.
Family Representation on the State EMSC Advisory Committee Measure
3.1
Family Representation on the State EMSC Advisory Committee
State Target: By 2027, 100% of states have a Family Representative who represents the emergency needs of children in their community on their State EMSC Advisory Committee.