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A joint policy statement endorsed by multiple organizations, including the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics, details resources required to deliver emergency care to children. Highlights of the guidelines include the following recommendations:
Appointment by the emergency department medical director of a physician coordinator for pediatric emergency medicine who is responsible for overseeing the care of children in the ED. Responsibilities include ensuring adequate skill, knowledge, and training of staff in emergency care and resuscitation of infants and children; assisting in periodic quality and performance improvement activities; and reviewing and updating policies and procedures relevant to p…