{"id":2767,"date":"2026-02-24T17:28:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T01:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/?page_id=2767"},"modified":"2026-03-06T18:08:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T02:08:24","slug":"la-peds-ready-2-0","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/index.php\/la-peds-ready-2-0\/","title":{"rendered":"LA Peds Ready 2.0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772058169167{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]The\u00a0<strong>Los Angeles County Pediatric Readiness Project 2.0 (LA Peds Ready 2.0)<\/strong>\u00a0launched February 19, with 38 hospitals participating across the county.<\/p>\n<p>Led by\u00a0Harbor\u2013UCLA Medical Center\u00a0and funded by the Hospital Preparedness Program in partnership with the\u00a0Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency, the project strengthens emergency department (ED) readiness to care for children.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"qode-accordion-holder clearfix qode-toggle qode-initial \">\n\t<h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        Why Pediatric Readiness Matters    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content \" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]High levels of Pediatric Readiness are associated with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to <strong>76% reduction in mortality<\/strong> for critically ill children<\/li>\n<li>Up to <strong>60% reduction in mortality<\/strong> for injured children<\/li>\n<li>An estimated <strong>2,143 children\u2019s lives saved each year<\/strong> nationwide<\/li>\n<li>ED costs ranging from <strong>$4 to $48 per child<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The current national median for Pediatric Readiness is 70%, leaving significant room for improvement.[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        Project Leadership    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content \" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]Our team:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2780\" src=\"https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Nursing-Leads_2-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Nursing-Leads_2-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Nursing-Leads_2-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Nursing-Leads_2-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Nursing-Leads_2-700x393.jpg 700w, https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Nursing-Leads_2-539x303.jpg 539w, https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Nursing-Leads_2.jpg 1503w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2775\" src=\"https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Team-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Team-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Team-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Team-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Team-700x393.jpg 700w, https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Team-539x303.jpg 539w, https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Team.jpg 1502w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2774\" src=\"https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Team_2-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Team_2-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Team_2-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Team_2-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Team_2-700x393.jpg 700w, https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Team_2-539x303.jpg 539w, https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Team_2.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2773\" src=\"https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Special-Pathogens-Program-Team-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Special-Pathogens-Program-Team-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Special-Pathogens-Program-Team-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Special-Pathogens-Program-Team-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Special-Pathogens-Program-Team-700x393.jpg 700w, https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Special-Pathogens-Program-Team-539x303.jpg 539w, https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-Special-Pathogens-Program-Team.jpg 1502w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        How the Program Works    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content \" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]LA Peds Ready 2.0 supports both EDAP and non-EDAP hospitals through a structured improvement process:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Complete the National Pediatric Readiness Assessment<\/strong><br \/>\n(March 3 \u2013 May 31, 2026)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Receive a readiness score and gap analysis<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Address one or more gap areas<\/strong>\u00a0over 18\u201324 months<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete a post-participation assessment<\/strong>\u00a0to measure improvement<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        Education &amp; Training Model    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content \" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]The program pairs Pediatric Liaison Nurses (EDAP hospitals) with Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators (non-EDAP hospitals) using a train-the-trainer approach.<\/p>\n<p>Participating EDs complete:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Case simulations<\/li>\n<li>9 PECC training modules<\/li>\n<li>2\u20133 interactive clinical learning modules<\/li>\n<li>Special pathogens training (e.g., H5N1)<\/li>\n<li>Ongoing engagement with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/lapedsready.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1772138949865000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0IRRX4LHCtJMigQVzzYgms\">lapedsready.org<\/a>\u00a0resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        Resources    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content \" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LA-Peds-Ready-2.0-kickoff-meeting-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LA Peds Ready 2.0 kickoff meeting<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4kp_nwPNEjw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LA Peds Ready 2.0 kickoff meeting Recording<\/a>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772058186089{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]LA Peds Ready 2.0 is a collaborative effort to ensure that\u00a0<strong>every emergency department in Los Angeles County is prepared to provide high-quality, life-saving care for children.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772058169167{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]The\u00a0Los Angeles County Pediatric Readiness Project 2.0 (LA Peds Ready 2.0)\u00a0launched February 19, with 38 hospitals participating across the county. Led by\u00a0Harbor\u2013UCLA Medical Center\u00a0and funded by the Hospital Preparedness Program in partnership with the\u00a0Los Angeles&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1491,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2767","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2767"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1491"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2767"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2767\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapedsready.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2767"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}