About
The National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project (PPRP) aims to improve prehospital care for acutely ill and injured children. The PPRP is led by the federal EMSC Program along with more than 30 national organizations and stakeholders.
Guidelines
The National PPRP is guided by the latest joint policy statement on pediatric readiness in emergency medical services systems. The newest recommendations were published in 2020 and include a joint policy statement and technical report titled, “Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Medical Services Systems.”
Assessment
The PPRP Assessment evaluates an EMS or fire-rescue agency’s ability to provide high-quality care for children based on national recommendations on prehospital pediatric emergency care. Every five years, the voluntary assessment is administered by the EMSC Data Center (EDC) along with updated guidelines. The assessment is based on the 2020 joint policy statement and technical report, “Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Medical Services Systems.”
The PPRP Assessment is available to take at any time for quality improvement purposes.
Checklist
The PPRP Checklist is a free and open-access resource for EMS agencies. The PPRP Checklist can be especially useful for preparing for the PPRP Assessment. The PPRP Checklist aligns with the 2020 joint policy statement “Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Medical Services Systems.”
Toolkit
The PPRP Toolkit is a free and open-access resource. The toolkit is organized by seven domains: 1) education and competencies; 2) equipment and supplies; 3) patient and medication safety; 4) patient- and family-centered care; 5) policies, procedures, and protocols (to include Medical Oversight); 6) quality and process improvement; and 7) interactions with systems of care. The toolkit is intended to assist prehospital emergency care professionals with enhancing their understanding and achieving the components of pediatric readiness in the prehospital setting. The tools and resources align with the 2020 joint policy statement and technical report, “Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Medical Services Systems.”
Survey Results
Archive
This content is part of the EMSC Web Archive. It is no longer maintained and may not meet accessibility standards. To request content in an accessible format, contact pedready@jax.ufl.edu.
Emergency Medical Services for Children
2023 EMS for Children Survey Results
Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project
2024 Advanced Life Support (ALS) Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project State Summary Report