Association of emergency department characteristics with presence of recommended pediatric-specific behavioral health policies.

Ashley A FosterJennifer A HoffmannRachel CradyHilary A HewesJoyce LiLawrence J CookSusan DuffyMark JohnsonMerritt SchreiberMohsen Saidinejad

Published in: Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians open (2024)

Although pediatric readiness for BH conditions increased from 2013 to 2021, gaps remain, particularly among rural EDs and designated trauma centers. Having nurse and physician PECCs is a modifiable strategy to increase ED pediatric readiness pertaining to BH.

Keyphrases

emergency department
public health
primary care
healthcare
south africa
health information
young adults
social media
climate change
childhood cancer