Welcome to the National Pediatric Readiness Project!

Before you begin:

  • Remember, only ONE assessment can be completed by the Emergency Department (ED).
  • Consider printing a PDF copy of the assessment (English version or Spanish version) to review and prepare before returning to take it online.
  • We recommend that an on-site ED Physician or Nurse Manager complete the assessment in collaboration with the ED medical director, pediatric emergency care coordinator (PECC), or trauma program staff.
  • Make sure to SAVE your gap report at the end

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RedArrow Frequently Asked Questions About the Assessment

 


The assessment is based on the NEW 2026 Joint Policy Statement.

  • Availability of physicians 24/7 (in-person vs. on-call)
  • Use of validated triage tool
  • Suicide screening and assessment
  • Acute agitation protocol
  • Clinical pediatric protocols for common conditions (seizures, asthma, etc.)
  • New equipment recommendations (portable cart, specific sizes, cuffed tubes, supraglottic devices)
  • Updates to existing questions for improved clarity, including examples


Let's Get Started

 

ALL 24/7 EDs should take part in the 2026 NPRP Nationwide Assessment!

High readiness is associated with as much as 76% reduced mortality risk in pediatric ill or injured patients. Participation helps EDs identify gaps in Pediatric Readiness and is vital to improving outcomes in your community and for all children.

 

Why participate in 2026?

Nationwide assessments take place every 5 years, so don’t miss your chance to show you care about kids!

The NEW NPRP Assessment is based on the latest evidence from the 2026 Joint Policy Statement and is endorsed by leading organizations in pediatrics, emergency medicine, and trauma surgery.

Female doctor talking with a little boy.

The NPRP Assessment is intended to be used to evaluate overall Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Departments.

Users agree they will not adapt, alter, amend, abridge, modify, condense, make derivative works, or translate the assessment.

If you have any questions regarding the NPRP assessment, contact the PedsReady Support team at PedsReady@hsc.utah.edu.

 

ED’s who have taken the assessment say:

  • “Thank you for collecting this data”
  • “I see we need to work on our pediatric preparedness policies/education (which is a good thing)”
  • “We would be happy to improve our pediatric emergency care for our ED”
  • “We would welcome any and all help in establishing current guidelines”
  • “We are very interested in this project”
  • “Learned something from this assessment today, thanks”
Thank you Pediatric Champion!