New Pediatric Readiness Guidelines for a NEW National Assessment

February 12, 2026

In collaboration with the Federal EMSC Program, experts from the leading organizations involved in emergency care for children released an updated 2026 joint policy statement, "Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department." These guidelines are the basis for the next National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) Nationwide Assessment for emergency departments (EDs), launching in March 2026. NPRP Co-leads, Dr. Marianne Gausche-Hill, Dr. Kate Remick, and Dr. Hilary Hewes will provide information about the life-saving potential and low cost of Pediatric Readiness, what’s new in the guidelines, and provide insights to help you prepare for the 2026 NPRP Assessment.

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants

Learning Objectives

  • Analyze updated national Pediatric Readiness guidelines and interpret their implications for emergency department clinical practice, operational workflows, and leadership decision-making in preparation for the 2026 NPRP Nationwide Assessment.
  • Assess emergency department pediatric readiness across key guideline domains and apply evidence-based, low-cost strategies to address identified gaps and strengthen preparedness for the care of children in emergency settings.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Children's National Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    Children's National Hospital will provide 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 1.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
Course opens: 
02/12/2026
Course expires: 
04/13/2026
Event starts: 
02/12/2026 - 2:00pm EST
Event ends: 
02/12/2026 - 3:00pm EST
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Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Children’s National Hospital. Children’s National Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider# 4008362

Credit Designation Statements

Physicians: Children’s National Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 LIVE ANCC contact hours.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Children's National Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    Children's National Hospital will provide 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 1.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.

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