In this episode of Providing Pediatrics: A Better Today, Healthier Tomorrow, host Charles Wooley sits down with Dr. Deidre Wyrick, Trauma Medical Director at Arkansas Children's, to discuss the national Pediatric Readiness (PEDS Ready) initiative. With over 24 million children seeking emergency care each year—90% of them in adult facilities—this conversation shines a light on a critical gap in pediatric emergency preparedness across the U.S. and Arkansas.
🩺 Topics Covered:
- What “PEDS Ready” really means for emergency departments & EMS
- Arkansas’ pediatric readiness score (and why it matters)
- The importance of the Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC)
- Real-life challenges in rural pediatric emergency care
- How facilities can take the national readiness survey and improve care
- The role of Arkansas Children's Hospital in supporting providers statewide
💡 Whether you're a healthcare provider, EMS professional, or work in hospital leadership, this episode is a must-watch for understanding how to improve pediatric outcomes and save lives.
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