2023
DOI: 10.1002/emp2.13006
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Pediatric emergency care coordinator workforce: A survey study

Abstract: ObjectivesThe appointment of pediatric emergency care coordinators (PECC) in emergency departments (EDs) enhances pediatric readiness, yet little is understood regarding this workforce. We describe PECC role characteristics, responsibilities, barriers, and threats to the role among a national cohort.MethodsWe surveyed a sample of PECCs from all regions of the United States who participated in the Emergency Medical Services for Children PECC Workforce and Trauma Collaboratives (2021–2022). EDs were categorized … Show more

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“…Even in hospitals that have a PECC, more education around the NPRP PECC roles and responsibilities is needed; a recent survey demonstrating that 71% of PECCs feel more training is needed. 17 Overall, more clarity is needed about the core functions of a PECC, with guidance around how the role can best serve general EDs, and more detailed instructions for implementation, funding, and sustainability.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Even in hospitals that have a PECC, more education around the NPRP PECC roles and responsibilities is needed; a recent survey demonstrating that 71% of PECCs feel more training is needed. 17 Overall, more clarity is needed about the core functions of a PECC, with guidance around how the role can best serve general EDs, and more detailed instructions for implementation, funding, and sustainability.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition to national data sources, we estimated the amount of time required for PECC activities, based on responses from a national survey of PECCs 14 and a regional survey of PECCs in Los Angeles County. 15 …”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The national survey 14 (September 2021 to March 2022) included 114 PECCs across the United States participating in the EMS for Children (EMSC) PECC Workforce Development Collaborative 18 and PECC Trauma Improvement Sprint. 19 Participants self‐identified as PECCs represented EDs from 49 states with a median wPRS = 92.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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