PC Hospital and Medical Clinic recognized as Pediatric Capable Facility

The mission of Montana's Emergency Medical Services and the Child Ready MT Project is to implement a performance driven system of healthcare for pediatrics in Montana ensuring that children , no matter where they live, have access to the right care at the right time with the right resources.

"Congratulations and kudos to our entire healthcare team not only here at PCH, but with our EMS partners," said Ward C. VanWichen, CEO at Phillips County Hospital & Family Health Clinic. "It takes the entire team working and collaborating together to provide great quality care and everyone does a great and are exceptional. Keep up the great work. As always there is more work to be done with our continuous quality improvement, but this is great recognition for our healthcare team that we do a great job and are certainly on the right path in providing quality care and services to our community."

Again - great job everyone!!

The new Montana Pediatric Facility Recognition Criteria follow the Guidelines for Care of Children in the Emergency Department endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), and the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA). The Montana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has given their endorsement as well!

The Formal Pediatric Prepared Recognition is for a period of three years. Your Renewal Process will begin in June 2018.