Emergency Department Pediatric Emergency Care Champion

About

An emergency department pediatric emergency care champion, also known as a PECC, is a designated liaison who champions pediatric emergency care in the hospital or stand alone ED setting. A PECC can be a nurse, physician, or advanced practice provider. Their responsibilities can include the following:

  • Ensures that the pediatric perspective is included in ED policies and protocols
  • Promotes pediatric training opportunities
  • Ensures availability and correct use of pediatric medications and equipment
  • Promoting hospital and ED participation in pediatric-related prevention programs
  • Ensures disaster plans address the needs of children
  • Collaborates with local emergency medical services PECC(s)
  • Promotes family-centered care
  • Addresses the care of children with special healthcare needs

Hospital EDs are encouraged to have a physician and nurse PECC.


Resources

EMSC innovation and improvement center

What is a PECC?

Learn more about the role of a PECC, sample job descriptions, and fast facts

EMSC Innovation and improvement center

PECC Webpage

Learn about the the role of a PECC, why it is important, and explore resources to establish a PECC in your ED

EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center and Pediatric Pandemic Network

Hospital-Based PECC Module Series

Learn more about pediatric emergency care coordinators(PECCs)/pediatric champions in the ED and how they impact each domain of pediatric readiness. Certificate of completion available for each module.


Lapel Pin

A lapel pin was developed to recognize individuals championing pediatric emergency care in the hospital or stand alone ED setting in Florida. The lapel pin is intended to enhance engagement in pediatric readiness efforts and increase the number of PECCs throughout the state. If you are a new ED PECC, email pedready@jax.ufl.edu to request your lapel pin.