Children Are Dying in Ill-Prepared Emergency Rooms Across America

Bad news! This is a bit shocking!

"Every year, hundreds of children die or are left severely injured after they are rushed to hospitals that are poorly prepared to treat them. Only about 14% of emergency departments nationwide have been certified as ready to treat children, or are children’s hospitals specializing in treating young patients, WSJ found. Doctors, health authorities and policy makers have known—and warned—of these failures for decades. Yet most hospitals haven’t taken action, according to WSJ's investigation."

Children Are Dying in Ill-Prepared Emergency Rooms Across America - WSJ Hospitals and regulators have done little to ensure E.R.s are ready to treat children in emergencies, while researchers prove taking basic steps can save lives