Prehospital Readiness
Prehospital Readiness
Though pediatric ambulance runs are infrequent for most Wisconsin EMS agencies, they often are very critical situations. Children are not tiny adults. That’s why it’s important for your EMS agency to be pediatric ready.
In 2020 the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Emergency Physicians, Emergency Nurses Association, National Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians, and National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians issued a joint policy statement, “Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Medical Services Systems.”
Use the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness EMS Agency Checklist to learn if your EMS agency is ready to care for children as recommended in the Policy Statement.
Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project (PPRP)
Plans for information and data dashboard coming soon!
Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators (PECCs)
PECCs are EMS team members who ensure the pediatric perspective is included at their agencies. PECCs communicate with emergency departments and coordinate pediatric injury prevention activities and education. Wisconsin EMSC is committed to increasing the number of PECCs in the state.
Recognition
Coming soon!
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Contact Our Staff
Carissa Brunner, MPH, CLC
Program Leader
Emergency Care
(414) 266-4773
cbrunner@childrenswi.org
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Emergency Medical Services for Children is funded by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health, through the National Emergency Medical Services for Children program, administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau.
