Pediatric Grand Rounds

Ongoing Sessions for Pediatric Education, open to ALL providers. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.

DateTimeTopicParticipationPresenter(s)HostCME & CE
7/16/20261200-1300Caring for the Agitated Child in the EDRegister HereMichael Jones MDSteven McGaughey MD MCIOHSUPediatric Readiness ProgramYes
7/22/20260700-0800Common Childhood Surgical Issues: What the PCP Needs to KnowRegister HereJarod McAteer MD MPH FACS FAAPProvidence Sacred HeartProvidence Sacred Heart Children’sYes
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July 2026Nurse & Physician Pediatric Champion NewsletterPediatric Readiness Program - Serving Oregon and Southwest Washington      
 Pediatric Readiness Program Education Session 
Caring for the Agitated Child in the EDJuly 16 | 1200-1230 Michael Jones, MDSteven McGaughey, MD, MCI  REGISTER TODAY  – You will receive a confirmation email after registering. Discuss current literature around the best non-restraint de-escalation techniquesDiscuss best practices for chemical and physical restraints/seclusionLearn unique populations in the pediatric population and differences in approaches Education sessions are recorded and posted on the PRP Education page. 
 Visual Communication Cards 
The Pediatric Pandemic Network has developed visual communication card sets to help bridge communication gaps. To order card sets, scroll down to bottom of this page and complete the order form.   
 Burn Care Resources for Healthcare Providers 
 Burn care demands accurate assessment, rapid decision-making, and system-level preparedness. Click here for evidence-informed tools and educational resources designed to support healthcare providers in burn wound evaluation, emergency response planning, and injury pattern recognition. Together, these resources support clinical care, enhance coordination during burn emergencies, and support appropriate triage, stabilization, and ongoing care across the continuum of burn management.  
 Best Practices to Implement ED Telepsychiatry 
 Mental health support in the ED is more critical than ever. This comprehensive Best Practices to Implement ED Telepsychiatry module is designed specifically for managers, clinicians, operations staff, and clinical champions seeking to launch a telepsychiatry program within the ED. 
 Pediatric Surge Hospital Handbook 
 The purpose of the Pediatric Surge Hospital Handbook is to simplify the process of preparing for a pediatric no notice surge event for all hospitals. Not all hospitals have the same daily pediatric capabilities. Each section describes the recommendations for each of the following levels of pediatric capabilities:Foundation: A hospital with absolute minimal pediatric inpatient or outpatient servicesIntermediate: A hospital with some inpatient or outpatient pediatric services but not considered a pediatric hospitalAdvanced: Any hospital that considers itself a pediatric hospital and has at a minimum, outpatient pediatric primary care, pediatric emergency area, and a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and general pediatric surgery.Everyone: All hospitals prepare to manage children with these recommendations 
 PedsGuide App 
 The PedsGuide App was developed by Children’s Mercy and is available to all healthcare providers. Check out the video that walks you through how to use the app. PedsGuide is a multi-module pediatric clinical decision support tool grounded in evidence-based practice and expert opinion to assist in management of various acute illnesses in children. 
 Continuing Education & Quality Improvement 
 2026 Pediatric Readiness Education Series: Register here Third Thursdays 0800-0900 Clinical Resources for Women’s and Children’s Services Doernbecher Children’s Hospital: Pediatric Grand Rounds: Jessica Willhite Enduring Materials – Randall Children’s Hospital Grand Rounds: Recordings are eligible for credit for 12 months from the video lecture’s release date. View the video description for each video to locate the release date.   National Pediatric Readiness Project Toolkit: Improve section Pediatric & Neonatal Clinical Outreach Education-Randall Children’s: Christy Capra Pediatric Education and Advocacy Kits: Agitation | Child Abuse | Multisystem Trauma | Pain | Procedural Sedation | Status Epilepticus |Suicide Pediatric Readiness Program Education: Recordings are eligible for credit up to 30 days from the session date. Pediatric Respiratory Education, Pathways & Videos Randall Children’s Hospital Grand Rounds Playlist: Recordings are eligible for credit up to 30 days from the session date. 

Respiratory Resources:

WRAP-EM Peds Surge Playbook

Video: JIT Bronchiolitis Pearls and Pitfalls

Clinical Guidance: JIT Guidance for Pediatric Respiratory Illness

WRAP-EM Legal Guide

Pediatric Education and Advocacy Kits
Pediatric Education and Advocacy Kits (PEAKs) are collections of best practice educational resources that are organized by audience type. These resources are for ED providers:
Status Epilepticus |Suicide | Pain | Agitation | Child Abuse | Multisystem Trauma

New! Learning Modules
Pediatric Readiness in EDs gained national attention with new research showing that ensuring all EDs are well-prepared to treat children could save 2,143 lives each year. The most effective strategy for improving Pediatric Readiness in EDs? Designating Nurse and Physician Pediatric Champions. The Emergency Medical Services for Children Program has released three learning modules that include step-by-step instructions for evaluating the readiness of your ED and strategies for getting buy-in to develop the Pediatric Champion role The modules are free and open-access. View them here.