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National Pediatric Readiness Coordinating Center Cooperative Agreement Opportunity

HRSA is seeking to establish a national center to coordinate and improve pediatric emergency readiness across the U.S. - Government Buyer: - Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) - Program Scope: - Establishment of the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) National Pediatric Readiness Coordinating Center (NPRCC) - Focus on assessing and expanding pediatric readiness in hospital emergency departments and pre-hospital EMS systems - Emphasis on pediatric-specific leadership, competencies, policies, equipment, and resources - Eligibility: - Open to state governments and accredited schools of medicine - Funding Details: - Cooperative agreement with an expected award of $4,200,000 - No cost sharing or matching required - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers identified - Primary service is coordination and assessment to improve pediatric emergency care readiness - Unique Requirements: - Nationwide scope, supporting both EMS agencies and hospital emergency departments - Focus on improving pediatric emergency care infrastructure and capabilities

Description

The Emergency Medical Services for Children National Pediatric Readiness Coordinating Center (EMSC NPRCC) demonstration program aims to assess and expand Pediatric Readiness in hospital emergency departments and pre-hospital emergency medical services systems. It focuses on ensuring that EMS and fire-rescue agencies and emergency departments have the pediatric-specific leadership, competencies, policies, equipment, and resources needed to provide high-quality emergency care for children across the United States. The program addresses the unique physiological, emotional, and developmental needs of children in emergency care settings. Eligible applicants include state governments and accredited schools of medicine.

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