Strengthening Pediatric Emergency Care Together

ImPACTS equips your team with personalized support focused on flexible, scalable tools to build pediatric emergency systems that work and last.

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Support for Pediatric Care, Where You Are.

ImPACTS (Improving Pediatric Acute Care Through Simulation) provides practical tools, simulations, and mentorship to help emergency departments (EDs), Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers, and networks enhance their pediatric readiness efforts. We work alongside Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators (PECCs), Pediatric Readiness Improvement & Simulation Mentor (PRISM), and hospital leaders, offering support and guidance that makes improvements manageable and sustainable.

Whether you’re starting out or building on existing efforts, ImPACTS helps you take the next practical step.

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I'm just Getting Started

ImPACTS provides practical tools, hands-on simulations, and mentorship to help your team gain confidence and take the first steps toward improving care for children.

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I'm a Pediatric Champion

Whether you are a PECC, PRSIM, or exploring how to get involved, access tools, training, and peer support with options to unlock full access through our Pediatric Champion Hub.

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I'm a Hospital or Network Leader

Explore proven strategies, workforce engagement tools, and the ROI of prioritizing pediatric care across your sites and networks.

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I'm looking for Tools and Templates

Browse our public curated toolkits, simulation guides, planning materials, and communication resources with deeper access available in the Pediatric Champion Hub.

Why ImPACTS?

Our Key Focus Areas

Implementation That Lasts

ImPACTS provides tools, mentorship, and guidance to help teams take actionable steps that integrate pediatric care practices into daily workflows, support lasting improvements, and align with the national pediatric readiness efforts.

Simulation That Works

Prepare for pediatric emergencies before they occur. SimBox enables hands-on training in every ED.

Mentorship That Sticks

Our PRISM mentors assist EDs in turning data into actionable steps through hands-on support, coaching, and follow-up.

A Community That Supports You

Join monthly calls, access peer support, and connect with a national network of pediatric champions.

By The Numbers

400+

Emergency Departments Engaged

States Participating

2,087

SimBox Simulation Participants

100%

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