Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department: Policy Statement

Journal of Emergency Nursing 2026 Open access

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Authors: Katherine E. Remick, Ashley A. Foster, Aaron R. Jensen, Regan F. Williams, Elizabeth Stone, Madeline Joseph, Gregory P. Conners, Kathleen Brown, Marianne Gausche-Hill
DOI: 10.1016/j.jen.2025.09.011
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Abstract

This is a revision of the previous joint policy statement titled "Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department." This is a joint policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Emergency Physicians, the American College of Surgeons, and the Emergency Nurses Association. These updated recommendations are intended to serve as a resource for clinical and administrative leadership of emergency departments as they strive to improve their readiness for the emergency care of children of all ages.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Emergency and Acute Care Studies Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Emergency Nursing
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
52
Issue
2
Pages
257–270
Publication date
20 January 2026
Language
EN