From Assessment to Action: Improving Pediatric Readiness at Your ED

June 24, 2026

The goal of this activity is to help emergency department clinicians understand how to use National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) Assessment results to identify gaps, prioritize improvement efforts, and implement practical strategies to enhance pediatric readiness in their emergency departments. Participants will learn about available pediatric readiness tools, resources, and implementation strategies that support safer, higher-quality care for children in both rural and urban ED settings.

 

Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support 

No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Physicians

Learning Objectives

  • Interpret pediatric readiness gap report findings to identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement within their emergency department.
  • Describe available National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) tools, resources, and educational programs that support Pediatric Readiness improvement efforts.
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.
  • 0.00 ANCC
    Children's National Hospital will provide 0.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 1.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
Course opens: 
06/24/2026
Course expires: 
08/23/2026
Event starts: 
06/24/2026 - 6:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
06/24/2026 - 7:00pm EDT
Virtual
United States
Course Director(s)

Robin Goodman, MSN, RN, CPEN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Heather Casebeer, BSN, RN, PECC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Steven Crellin, DO FAAP FACEP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Emily Lemiska

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Megan Zelonis

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, 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 Statement(s)

Nurses: Children’s National Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hour(s) for nurses. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physicians: Children’s National Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TMfor physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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.
  • 0.00 ANCC
    Children's National Hospital will provide 0.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 1.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
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