EDPR Resource Centre

The Emergency Department Paediatric Readiness (EDPR) Resource Centre provides evidence-based tools and guidelines to help clinicians and administrators improve paediatric emergency care.

If you are aware of a credible tool or resource that can advance ED paediatric readiness in Ontario, please contact for consideration.

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      Canadian Paediatric Society’s Mental Health Screening Tools and Rating Scales

      The CPS Mental Health Screening Tools and Rating Scales is… more…

      The CPS Mental Health Screening Tools and Rating Scales is a curated list of validated tools rated on age range, administration time, cost, and French availability. Filterable by condition and age group. X Close

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      Checklist of Essential Pediatric Domains and Considerations for Every Hospital’s Disaster Policies

      The Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Innovation and Improvement… more…

      The Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC) Disaster Preparedness Checklist helps hospitals incorporate paediatric considerations into disaster policies at three levels based on paediatric volumes. X Close

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      Clinical Scholar Program

      The Clinical Scholar Program is a Government of Ontario initiative… more…

      The Clinical Scholar Program is a Government of Ontario initiative that pairs experienced front-line nurses as mentors with newly graduated, internationally educated, or upskilling nurses. X Close

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      Critical Crossroads: Pediatric Mental Health Care In The Emergency Department

      Critical Crossroads is a care pathway toolkit from the U.S…. more…

      Critical Crossroads is a care pathway toolkit from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to help EDs establish customized pathways for children presenting with mental health crises, acknowledging challenges facing rural communities. X Close

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      CritiCall Ontario Resources

      A collection of resources to support emergency care providers in… more…

      A collection of resources to support emergency care providers in working with CritiCall Ontario, including posters, help sheets, consultation guidelines, hospital forms, and surge management resources. X Close

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      ED Nursing Education, Retention, and Workforce Program

      Ontario Health’s ED Nursing Education, Retention, and Workforce Program offers… more…

      Ontario Health’s ED Nursing Education, Retention, and Workforce Program offers education on core ED nursing competencies through virtual modules (e.g., ED Paediatric Assessment; Paediatric Resuscitation). X Close

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      Emergency Department PECC Module Series

      The PECC Module Series is an Emergency Medical Services for… more…

      The PECC Module Series is an Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) resource with three modules on paediatric emergency care coordinators (PECCs), covering the PECC role, impact on paediatric readiness, and PECC models and best practices. X Close

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      Emergency Department Peer-to-Peer Program

      The ED Peer-to-Peer Program is Ontario Health’s 24/7 service providing… more…

      The ED Peer-to-Peer Program is Ontario Health’s 24/7 service providing coaching and support for ED physicians via phone or video. McMaster’s Pediatric Tele-Resuscitation Program provides similar regional paediatric consultation in OH-West. X Close

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      HEADS-ED Mental Health and Addictions Screening Tool for Children and Young People

      HEADS-ED is a validated 7-domain mental health and addictions screening… more…

      HEADS-ED is a validated 7-domain mental health and addictions screening tool for children and youth, with Under 6 and Over 6 versions. Developed by CHEO Research Institute scientists and implemented in Ontario ED and community mental health pathways. X Close

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