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To enhance pediatric readiness across the continuum of care

04/08/2026

How ready is your ED to care for children? The National Pediatric Readiness Project Assessment gives your ED an individualized score, benchmarking data, and gap report so you know exactly where you stand. Coordinate with your team and get started at pedsready.org.

EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center

04/03/2026

Hidden in Plain Sight: Recognizing Child Physical Abuse in the Field

Join this important 1-hour live webinar to learn how to recognize, document, and legally report suspected non-accidental trauma (NAT) when the "story" doesn't match the injuries.

Tuesday, April 16, 2026
12:00–1:00 PM Eastern Time
Earn 1 Hour of CAPCE Continuing Education

Presented by:
Tabitha Cheng, MD and Kathryn Schissler, DO
In partnership with EIIC and NAEMT

🔗 Register by visiting https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n1QW7QzYQQ2iczhIEH_QhQ #/registration

EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center

04/02/2026

Florida is off to a strong start! 👏🔥

Just one month into the 2026 National Pediatric Readiness Project Assessment, Florida has already reached an impressive 47% response rate. This early progress reflects the strong commitment of emergency departments across the state to improving pediatric emergency care.

Let’s keep the momentum going! Every completed assessment helps identify opportunities, strengthen readiness, and improve outcomes for children and families.

📝 Complete the assessment by visiting https://www.pedsready.org/. For questions, email the Florida EMSC team at pedready@jax.ufl.edu.

Together, we can ensure Florida continues moving forward in pediatric readiness.

EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center, EMSC Data Center - EDC

04/01/2026

Advancing Safe Infant Sleep: Cultural Context, Prevention Strategies, and Clinical Opportunities

Every family deserves clear, consistent guidance on safe infant sleep.

Join this educational webinar to:
• Explore cultural and social influences on infant sleep practices
• Review current evidence‑based safe sleep recommendations
• Learn how healthcare professionals can deliver consistent, effective messaging
• Identify ways to integrate safe sleep education into clinical settings

📅 April 30, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM ET
💻 Live Webinar
🔗 Register by visiting https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aoQLfUWDQtaTFPgFvRidcw

Presented by the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics in collaboration with Sleep Baby Safely and others

03/25/2026

High Pediatric Readiness in EDs is linked to lower mortality risk. The National Pediatric Readiness Project Assessment helps your ED identify the improvements that matter most for better outcomes. Talk to your ED leadership about participating at pedsready.org.

EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center

03/17/2026

Florida EMSC was proud to support the 2026 Ready for Every Child: Pediatric Emergency Preparedness (PEPI) Summit!

This year, Florida EMSC had the opportunity to sponsor the event and provide resources, equipping attendees with tools to strengthen pediatric readiness across the state.

The PEPI Summit brought together healthcare professionals, EMS providers, and community partners for hands-on training and expert-led sessions, all focused on improving outcomes for Florida’s children during emergencies.

👉 Learn more about the event: https://swflcoalition.org/events/ready-for-every-child-pediatric-emergency-preparedness-summit/ 🚑👶

03/12/2026

📢 Upcoming Webinar: Florida EMSC Pediatric, Trauma, and Maternal Services Dashboard

Join us for an informational webinar introducing the new Florida EMSC Pediatric, Trauma, and Maternal Services Dashboard.
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00–2:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://ufhealth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q-JbsJoDSCOz4YJHIOzNdA #/registration
(Link leads directly to the official Zoom registration page.)

What you’ll learn:
- Overview of the new GIS dashboard showing pediatric, trauma/burn, and maternal service capabilities across Florida hospitals and emergency departments.
- How to identify and navigate dashboard components, including location‑based search features.
- How to provide feedback on your facility’s listed service capabilities and contact information.
- How to share suggestions on the dashboard user guide.

We hope you’ll join us to explore this new resource!

03/11/2026

Pediatric emergencies can be unpredictable and anxiety-provoking. The National Pediatric Readiness Project Assessment can help your team boost its confidence around treating children. Talk to your ED nurse manager about participating at pedsready.org

EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center

03/09/2026

🚑✨ Congratulations to Lee County Emergency Medical Services! ✨🚑

We’re proud to celebrate Lee County EMS for earning the Florida PEDReady Gold Tier Recognition — the highest level of distinction for excellence in pediatric emergency care.

Thank you to the entire Lee County EMS team for your dedication to pediatric readiness. 👏

To learn more about the Florida Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program, visit https://flemsc.emergency.med.jax.ufl.edu/pediatric-readiness/emergency-medical-service-agencies/florida-prehospital-pediatric-readiness-recognition-program/

03/06/2026

🚨 Upcoming Webinar! 🚨

School Nurse & Hospital Partnerships for Patient Reunification
Hosted by WRAP EM

📅 Thursday, March 26, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM PT

Join Shadlie Kensrue, MSN, RN, CSN, PHN, Director of Health Services, Irvine Unified School District, and Christopher Riccardi, CHSP, CHEP, Manager, Emergency Management & Business Continuity, Rady Children’s Hospital Orange County, as they share insights from their innovative School Nurse and Hospital Partnership Project for Reunification.

Discover how the School and Hospital Alliance for Response in Emergencies (SHARE) identified the key to simplifying reunification planning: strong, proactive partnerships between schools and hospitals.

🔗 Register Here:
https://ucsf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fC5qE0oGQwyjSSbstIEotg

-EM

03/05/2026

🚨 It’s officially here! 🚨The 2026 National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) Assessment officially launched on March 3, and we’re excited to share that 11 EDs in Florida have already completed the assessment — an outstanding start! 🙌

This nationwide effort helps ensure every ED is prepared to provide the best possible emergency care for children.

📣 ED teams: If you haven’t completed your assessment, now is the perfect time to get started. Your participation is essential to advancing pediatric readiness nationwide and improving outcomes for our youngest patients. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💙🏥👶

EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center

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655 West 8th Street
Jacksonville, FL
32209

Telephone

+19042444986

Website

http://flemsc.emergency.med.jax.ufl.edu/

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