Pediatric Readiness Assessment

We Are Grateful for You!

Thank you for visiting the NPRP Assessment website. The March 3 - May 31, 2026 nationwide assessment period is now closed as scheduled.

We appreciate all of the emergency departments (EDs) that participated and value your continued interest in evaluating and improving Pediatric Readiness for kids!

See Updated National and State Response Rates!

Frequently Asked Questions About the Assessment

The assessment is based on the NEW 2026 Joint Policy Statement.

Availability of physicians 24/7 (in-person vs. on-call)
Use of validated triage tool
Suicide screening and assessment
Acute agitation protocol
Clinical pediatric protocols for common conditions (seizures, asthma, etc.)
New equipment recommendations (portable cart, specific sizes, cuffed tubes, supraglottic devices)
Updates to existing questions for improved clarity, including examples

Download and print an English or Spanish PDF version to review before taking it online
2026 Joint Policy Statement and guidelines
Review the ED Checklist to prepare
Review the ED Toolkit to address gaps

2026 Joint Policy Statement and guidelines
NPRP Assessment Gap Report Importance Statements
National Pediatric Readiness Project Homepage
2021 NPRP Assessment Publication

Kids Reading

Contact your EMS for Children (EMSC) Program Manger for more information about the EMSC Program
Contact PedsReady@hsc.utah.edu for questions about the assessment
Stay up to date with the latest pediatric readiness news, publications, and more through our EMSC Pulse Newsletter.
Follow us on social media @PedsReady

What’s Next?

We will launch the next NPRP Open Assessment soon for EDs to return and take it for accreditation, verification, facility recognition, and improvement purposes. Check back often for updates.

In the meantime, consider printing a PDF copy of the assessment (English version or Spanish version) to review and prepare.

Need Help?

For questions about the NPRP Assessment, email us at PedsReady@hsc.utah.edu or call (801) 213-3393.

Visit pediatricreadiness.org for Pediatric Readiness tools, resources, and more to support you!

Contact your EMSC State/Territory Liaison for more information about local NPRP initiatives.

The NPRP Assessment is based on the latest evidence from the 2026 Joint Policy Statement and is endorsed by leading organizations in pediatrics, emergency medicine, and trauma surgery.

The NPRP Assessment is intended to be used to evaluate overall Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Departments.

Users agree they will not adapt, alter, amend, abridge, modify, condense, make derivative works, or translate the assessment.