pediatric emergency care coordinator
What is a pediatric emergency care coordinator (PECC)?
What is a pediatric emergency care coordinator (PECC)?
What is a pediatric emergency care coordinator (PECC)?
Sometimes called a “pediatric champion,” this individual(s) is responsible for ensuring EMS agencies and emergency departments (EDs) follow national recommendations for pediatric emergency care. Responsibilities include familiarizing colleagues with pediatric-specific policies and protocols, promoting pediatric quality improvement efforts, and managing pediatric equipment and supplies.
Prehospital PECC Resources
What is a pediatric emergency care coordinator (PECC)?
What is a pediatric emergency care coordinator (PECC)?
"The 2007 Institute of Medicine report, “ Emergency Care for Children: Growing Pains”, recommended that EMS providers appoint a pediatric emergency care coordinator (PECC) to advocate for improved EMS practitioner competencies and the availability of appropriate resources for pediatric patients to ensure that the provider and its front-li
"The 2007 Institute of Medicine report, “ Emergency Care for Children: Growing Pains”, recommended that EMS providers appoint a pediatric emergency care coordinator (PECC) to advocate for improved EMS practitioner competencies and the availability of appropriate resources for pediatric patients to ensure that the provider and its front-line practitioners are adequately prepared to care for ill and injured children."
National EMS Advisory Council Committee Report and Advisory Recommending PECC's for EMS
Hospital ED PECC Resources
What is a pediatric emergency care coordinator (PECC)?
Hospital ED PECC Resources
Children have unique characteristics that require specific care, especially in emergencies. But not all children have access to specialized pediatric care. In fact, 80% of children receive emergency care in general EDs. General EDs primarily treat adults and may not be well-prepared for children because of low pediatric patient volume. In
Children have unique characteristics that require specific care, especially in emergencies. But not all children have access to specialized pediatric care. In fact, 80% of children receive emergency care in general EDs. General EDs primarily treat adults and may not be well-prepared for children because of low pediatric patient volume. In the 2013 NPRP assessment, the median score for EDs was 69 out of 100, and scores increased with increased pediatric patient volume.