Better Today, Healthier Tomorrow - An Arkansas Children's Podcast

Better Today, Healthier Tomorrow - An Arkansas Children's Podcast, is about the people, places and programs of Arkansas Children's. These podcasts share the emotional stories of hope, hardship and healing from patients, families and team members at Arkansas Children's. We will release new stories once a month so be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts.

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Providing Pediatrics Peds Ready Program

In this episode of Providing Pediatrics: A Better Today, Healthier Tomorrow, host Charles Wooley sits down with Dr. Deidre Wyrick, Trauma Medical Director at Arkansas Children's, to discuss the national Pediatric Readiness (PEDS Ready) initiative. With over 24 million children seeking emergency care each year—90% of them in adult facilities—this conversation shines a light on a critical gap in pediatric emergency preparedness across the U.S. and Arkansas.

Topics Covered:

What “PEDS Ready” really means for emergency departments & EMS
Arkansas’ pediatric readiness score (and why it matters)
The importance of the Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC)
Real-life challenges in rural pediatric emergency care
How facilities can take the national readiness survey and improve care
The role of Arkansas Children's Hospital in supporting providers statewide

Whether you're a healthcare provider, EMS professional, or work in hospital leadership, this episode is a must-watch for understanding how to improve pediatric outcomes and save lives.

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