Working to ensure that every ill and injured child, no matter where they live, attend school, or travel in Connecticut, receive appropriate emergency medical care.
What is the Always Ready for Children (ARC) Program?
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A program that aims to improve pediatric readiness of all EDs in CT through the development of a community of practice involving pediatric champions from CT EDs.
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All CT EDs can achieve ANY of the above recognition categories- there is no requirement for pediatric specialists, in-patient care or minimum volume of patients.
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A process to recognize pediatric improvement efforts:
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ARC Pediatric Engaged ED: designated pediatric champion + readiness survey (any score)
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ARC Pediatric Ready ED: engaged + PRS >70%
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ARC Pediatric Innovator ED: engaged + PRS > 80% + sharing programs with other EDs
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What is the process to participate in ARC?
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Review ARC requirements with leadership and determine intent to participate.
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Complete online application + designate pediatric champion(s) + upload a signed letter of intent.
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Concurrent announcement of recognition status at quarterly ARC meeting- valid for three-years. EMSC to provide plaque/info for dissemination.
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NOTE: all pediatric champions will have access to community of practice resources including educational modules, policies/procedures, quality improvement modules, and safety practices.
What is a Pediatric Champion?
