Improving Pediatric ER Safety: A Hospital's Success Story | Mint
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Mint
Grand River Health, a small hospital in Colorado, has significantly improved its readiness to treat children in emergency situations. By appointing child-emergency coordinators, color-coding equipment for different-sized children, and providing training for staff, the hospital scored a 97.5 on a pediatric-readiness test. This demonstrates the importance of health authorities in pushing hospitals to improve their emergency care for children. Research shows that prepared emergency rooms increase the chances of survival for critically ill children, but many departments are ill-prepared. Grand River Health's success highlights the need for more pediatric-ready emergency departments nationwide.