About This Business

The Society for Pediatric Urgent Care (SPUC) is a professional organization dedicated to establishing standards for high-quality, unscheduled pediatric care outside of the emergency department setting. In collaboration with the medical home, SPUC strives to improve the delivery of pediatric urgent care services. One of the key initiatives undertaken by SPUC is a Quality Improvement (QI) project aimed at decreasing the unnecessary use of abdominal x-rays in patients with constipation or abdominal pain. This project, scheduled to run from February to October 2025, will not only contribute to improving financial stewardship by reducing costs associated with x-rays but also enhance patient safety by minimizing unnecessary radiation exposure. Furthermore, it aims to increase the efficiency of pediatric urgent care visits by reducing the time spent on obtaining unneeded x-rays. SPUC members are encouraged to participate in this multicenter project, which will provide support with data collection, review, and analysis, as well as guidance on successful Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles. The organization's commitment to quality improvement and patient care is evident in its response to an article in Pediatric Emergency Care, titled 'Pediatric Referrals to an Emergency Department From Urgent Care Centers,' where SPUC members Tiffany Addington, Jennifer Johnson, Amanda Montalbano, and Emily Montgomery contributed a published response letter. Through such initiatives and collaborations, SPUC demonstrates its role as a leading voice in pediatric urgent care, fostering a community of professionals dedicated to advancing the field and improving outcomes for children. With its headquarters located at 2209 Dickens Road, Richmond, VA 23230, SPUC is well-positioned to continue its mission of promoting excellence in pediatric urgent care. The organization can be reached via email at [email](mailto:[email protected]) or by phone at 804-565-6393, and fax at 804-282-0090, making it accessible to its members and the broader healthcare community. As SPUC moves forward with its 2025 QI project and other initiatives, it remains focused on its core objective of enhancing the quality and accessibility of pediatric urgent care services, reflecting its dedication to the well-being of children and the advancement of pediatric medicine.