Assessing proximity effect of high-acuity pediatric emergency departments on the pediatric readiness scores in neighboring general emergency departments.

ABSTRACT:

Study objectives

The objective of this study was to determine if there is a proximity effect of high-acuity, pediatric-capable emergency departments (EDs) on the weighted pediatric readiness score of neighboring general EDs and whether this effect is attributable to specific components of the National Pediatric Readiness Guidelines.

Methods

Pediatric readiness was assessed using the weighted pediatric readiness score of EDs based on the 2013 National Pediatric Readiness Project assessment. High-acuity, pediatric-capable EDs were defined as those with a separate pediatric ED and inpatient pediatric services, including the following: pediatric ICU, pediatric ward, and neonatal ICU. Neighboring general EDs are within a 30-minute drive time of a high-acuity, pediatric-capable ED

SUBMITTER: Brumme K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9660843 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature