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Preparation for Pediatric Emergencies in the Office: Policy Statement

Patricia Cantrell1, Jennifer Hoffmann2, Matthew Yuknis3

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Southern California Permanente Medical Group.

Pediatrics
|April 19, 2026
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric offices can prepare for emergencies by considering location, patient population, and proximity to hospitals. This updated guidance helps create individualized emergency plans for diverse pediatric practices.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Healthcare Administration

Background:

  • Pediatric emergencies can occur in medical office settings, necessitating preparedness.
  • Existing guidelines from 2007 require updating to reflect current practice needs.
  • Office settings vary significantly, impacting emergency preparedness strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To update recommendations for pediatric emergency preparedness in office settings.
  • To provide guidance for primary care and subspecialty pediatric practices.
  • To offer an individualized approach to emergency planning based on specific office factors.

Main Methods:

  • Review and update of the 2007 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) practice guideline.
  • Development of a companion technical report with evidence-based recommendations.
  • Creation of an accompanying checklist for office readiness assessment.

Main Results:

  • Updated recommendations for preparing pediatric offices for emergencies.
  • Consideration of factors like location, patient population, and hospital proximity in planning.
  • A framework for individualized emergency preparedness plans.

Conclusions:

  • Medical offices caring for children and adolescents should proactively prepare for emergencies.
  • An individualized approach, considering unique office circumstances, is crucial for effective emergency planning.
  • The updated policy statement and technical report serve as a guide for enhancing pediatric office emergency readiness.

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