Idaho Falls Community Hospital Recognized Statewide for Emergency Pediatric Care
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Idaho Falls Community Hospital is being recognized as a statewide leader in emergency pediatric care. The hospital’s emergency department recently achieved an Expert Level of Pediatric Readiness by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s program for Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC). This distinction is held by only two hospitals across the state.
This top-tier recognition, awarded by the EMSC Advisory Committee on April 10, 2025, acknowledges the emergency department’s ability to expertly stabilize and treat pediatric patients. This recognition is a powerful vote of confidence from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and demonstrates Idaho Falls Community Hospital’s preparedness to care for children in emergency situations. The Expert Level of Pediatric Readiness status is valid for three years.
“Receiving this recognition validates the exceptional work our team puts in every day to provide the highest level of care to our youngest patients,” said Casey Jackman, Chief Operating Officer of Idaho Falls Community Hospital. “Our hospital opened our doors to the community less than six years ago. To achieve this honor in such a short time shows how dedicated we are to meeting the growing needs of our community.”
Since opening in November 2019, Idaho Falls Community Hospital has rapidly expanded its emergency services, especially in pediatrics, one of the most niche and challenging areas in healthcare. Achieving expert-level readiness so early in the hospital’s history reflects the team’s relentless commitment to providing patients of all ages with high-quality care.
The EMSC team was impressed by Idaho Falls Community Hospital’s preparation, from the staff’s training and education to the availability of pediatric-specific equipment and protocols. The recognition reflects months of coordinated effort by emergency department staff, educators, policy leaders and administrators to elevate the hospital's pediatric care.
“We want to give a heartfelt thank you and congratulations to our emergency department physicians, nurse Emily who INSERT, and all the team members who contributed to this achievement,” Jackman added. “This recognition reflects their hard work, passion, and dedication to making sure our youngest patients receive expert care when they need it most.”
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Idaho Falls Community Hospital is a full-service hospital with a state-of-the-art emergency room. The team at Idaho Falls Community Hospital is dedicated to providing patients with compassionate, high-quality care in times of sickness and in health. The hospital was built in response to the community’s request for more healthcare choices in eastern Idaho. To learn more, visit www.IdahoFallsCommunityHospital.com.
