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About the content
This module provides an overview of best practices for ensuring pediatric equipment, supplies, and medications are appropriately stocked, organized, and easily accessible in the emergency department (ED). Explore strategies such as using color-coded systems, maintaining essential inventory, and promoting staff awareness of storage locations to optimize efficiencies in pediatric care. Proper preparation supports timely, accurate care, reduces the risk of delays or errors, and enhances overall patient safety during pediatric emergencies. Complete this 10-minute module to strengthen your team’s Readiness and commitment to safe pediatric care.
What You Will Learn
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Recognize the importance of having pediatric resuscitation equipment, supplies, and medications easily accessible in the ED
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Understand the value of maintaining a baseline pediatric equipment inventory aligned with the NPRP checklist
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Ensure staff are familiar with the location and organization of pediatric emergency equipment, supplies, and medications
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EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center
The EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award (U07MC37471) totaling $2.5M with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS or the U.S. government. For more information, visit HRSA.gov
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Pediatric Pandemic Network
The Pediatric Pandemic Network is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of cooperative agreements U1IMC43532 and U1IMC45814 with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The content presented here is that of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, visit HRSA.gov.
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