The role of a Physician Pediatric ED Coordinator is diverse and you may serve one or more of these responsibilites by overseeing pediatric specific duties;
Promote and verify adequate skill and knowledge of all ED staff physicians and other ED health care providers ( physician assistant and advanced practice nurses)
Participate in ED pediatric
QI/PI
Patient safety, injury and illness prevention and clinical care activities
Assist with development and review of:
policies and procedures
standards for medications, equipment and supplies for children of all ages
Facilitate pediatric emergency care education
Competency evaluations by all staff
Disaster/emergency preparedness planning that includes children
Ensure adequate staffing, medications, equipment, supplies and other resources for children in the ED
