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The Florida Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program (PRRP) recognizes emergency medical services (EMS) and fire-rescue agencies who demonstrate a strong commitment to enhancing pediatric emergency care, education, and disaster preparedness. The program is composed of two tiers: Florida PEDReady Silver and Florida PEDReady Gold (see logos below). Each tier has select criteria that must be met (click here to see a comparison of the criteria for each tier). The Florida Prehospital PRRP is voluntary.

The Florida Prehospital PRRP is based on national consensus recommendations from the EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC) National PRRPs Collaborative, the 2020 Joint Policy Statement: Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Medical Services Systems, and other established state recognition programs. The Florida Prehospital PRRP was developed in collaboration with the Florida EMSC Advisory Committee and EMS Pediatric Readiness Workgroup, Florida Association of EMS Medical Directors, Florida DOH BEMO Regional Coordinators, Florida EMS Medical Director, and other state organizations. The program is funded in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a State EMSC Partnership Program Award.

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Apply

Steps to apply to the Florida Prehospital PRRP include the following: 1) review the application guide, 2) complete the application, 3) participate in a verification visit, and then 4) receive recognition status.

1. Review the Application Guide

An application guide was developed to assist with the Florida Prehospital PRRP application process. Applicants are encouraged to review the application guide in its entirety prior to completing the application. The application guide outlines all of the information and supporting documentation requested in the application. The guide will be reviewed and updated as necessary, and the most up to date version will remain available on this webpage.

Application Guide

2. Complete the Application

The application is available to complete online in Qualtrics. Applicants will have the opportunity to provide and submit all requested information and supporting documentation in the online application. Once the applicant submits the application, they will receive a confirmation email. Application documents will undergo a confidential review by the Florida EMSC Project Director, Program Manager, and a minimum of three members of the Florida EMSC Advisory Committee or EMS Pediatric Readiness Workgroup as quickly as possible. If further information is requested, applicants will be contacted by the Florida EMSC State Partnership Program Staff.

If applicants would like assistance throughout the application process, contact the Florida EMSC State Partnership Program Staff via email at pedready@jax.ufl.edu or call 904-244-4986.

Application

3. Participate in a Verification Visit

If the application meets the criteria for the tier the applicant applied to, then a brief virtual or onsite verification visit will be scheduled. Applicants should expect a decision and recognition documents within 30 days of the verification visit.

4. Receive Recognition Status

Recognition: Agencies who are approved for recognition will receive a written email, official letter, certificate, vehicle decals, and a sample media package. Approved agencies will be recognized and congratulated at the next upcoming Florida EMSC Advisory Committee meeting. The recognition documents will be valid for three (3) years from the date of notice of recognition.

Denial: If the application is incomplete or the information provided does not meet the criteria for the tier the applicant applied to, the applicant will receive an email notification and official letter including the reason(s) for denial. Subsequently, the applicant will be given the opportunity to work on application deficiencies and resubmit.