Why Partner With STARS
Join a national collaborative network of pediatric hospitals who are dedicated to improving safety for children with medical complexities in their community.
Clinical Precision
Proven reduction in preventable harm through patient-specific emergency protocols.
Physician Oversight
Standardized, medical oversight that integrates seamlessly with existing workflows.
Balanced Access & Disaster Planning
Population health inclusiveness and disaster planning readiness for complex pediatric cases.
National Credibility
Scalability backed by outcomes and established emergency medical services trust.
"STARS provides the bridge between our specialty clinics and the emergency department in the field."
Hospital Site Requirements
Medical Director Oversight
Designated pediatric STARS medical director to lead clinical decision-making and policy.
Dedicated Coordinators
On-site hospital-based STARS coordinators to manage patient enrollment and regional training.
Care Plan Templatization
Available plan templates and pediatric inclusion criteria.
Scheduled Updates
Required care plan updates at least every six months to ensure clinical accuracy.
EMS Collaboration
Ongoing clinical collaboration with local prehospital agencies and community EDs.
Quality Assurance
Continuous commitment to quality assurance, reporting, and clinical auditing.
Designed to Expand
STARS is intentionally built to scale responsibly. The more STARS grows, the wider the safety net for our patients.
Each partner hospital maintains ownership of its patients while operating within a shared framework that preserves clinical integrity across the entire network.
Ready to Advance Pediatric Care for CMC?
Begin the process of integrating STARS into your hospital network and empower your community's emergency response team.