Pediatric Assessment for EMS and Fire-Rescue Agencies Now Open
Being trained, equipped, and prepared for children by national recommendations can help reduce anxiety and increase confidence in pediatric calls. Research suggests becoming “pediatric ready” may also improve outcomes. EMS and fire-rescue agencies across the nation are encouraged to participate in the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project Assessment to help them understand their pediatric capabilities and gaps. The online assessment is open now through July 31 for EMS and fire rescue agencies that respond to public 911 calls. It takes an average of 30 minutes to complete. Participating agencies will receive benchmarking information to help them compare their results with other similar agencies and a gap report to help guide improvements. Learn more about or complete the assessment at https://emspedsready.org/.
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Each year, National EMS Week recognizes and thanks EMS clinicians for their life-saving work on the frontlines of our healthcare system. The theme of the 50th Anniversary of EMS Week May 19-25, 2034, is honoring our past, forging our future.
Wednesday, May 22nd is set aside for EMS for Children, or "EMSC" Day. EMSC Day is an annual opportunity to thank EMS clinicians for their dedication to meeting children's unique health needs and to spotlight the work of the federal EMSC Program, now in its 40th year.
Education and Training
Webinar: Prehospital Pediatric Airway Management: The Past, Present, and Future
May 22 from 5-6:30 pm ET
In celebration of the 2024 National EMS Week theme, “Honoring our Past, Forging our Future,” the EMSC Program will host a webinar, “Prehospital Pediatric Airway Management: The Past, Present, and Future,” 1.5 hours of free CE will be available through Prodigy EMS (must participate in the live webinar to receive).
The session will cover historical milestones, current practices, and future advancements shaping pediatric airway management in EMS.
Register Here
Laurel EMS is recognized by Montana EMSC as a Level IV/Platinum Pediatric EMS Service with a Safety Plus Endorsement
The Platinum Recognition indicates that Laurel EMS meets the following criteria:
- Agencies must staff a Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC).
- Each ambulance carries the required equipment and resources sized for the care of children.
- The Agency has a medical director.
- The Agency provides staff with at least 4 hours of pediatric education each year.
- The Agency provides annual community outreach (i.e., presentations to elementary school students on EMS and Safety or a bike safety rodeo).
- All staff have passed a Child Protective Services background check.
Thank you Laurel EMS for being pediatric-ready and keeping our kids safe!
For more information on the EMSC Program, call Kelly Little, MT EMSC Program Manager, or go to http://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/EMSTS/emsc.
Course dates for Montana are below:
- Billings-8/5/2024-8/6/2024
- Helena-10/21/2024-10/22/2024
Free Continuing Education Credits:
- EMS-16.0 hours/ENA-15.5 hours
Register on the TEEX website.
Webinar: Enhancing Pediatric Mental Health and Trauma Care in Emergency Departments
Date: 5/8/2024 at 1 PM EST
The Collaborative Care Model Join presenters Keana Gonzales, CCLS & Alexa Jensen, M.Ed to explore current approaches to caring for pediatric patients presenting mental health and trauma concerns in emergency departments, with an emphasis on the demonstrated effectiveness of a collaborative care model. Keana and Alexa will also discuss opportunities for program quality improvement in existing child life practice models that can further enhance the care provided to pediatric patients in the emergency department.
Register here
Webinar: The Child Safety Learning Collaborative: Using Quality Improvement to Accelerate Your Work
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
The Child Safety Learning Collaborative (CSLC), an initiative of the Children’s Safety Network (CSN) at the Education Development Center (EDC), aims to reduce injury and violence among infants, children, and adolescents nationwide. Currently, in the first of three cohorts, 19 state teams are actively working on infant safe sleep, bullying prevention, suicide and self-harm prevention, and motor vehicle traffic safety.
In this webinar, CSLC participating states will share how they have focused on developing partnerships to help them reach their quality improvement goals. The webinar will highlight stories, lessons, tools, and resources used by the CSLC that can be used and adapted by any injury prevention program.
Register Here
Upcoming Meetings & Conferences
June 4, 2024, EMSC Quarterly Advisory Committee Meeting
- Featured Speaker: Shodair Children's Hospital-Tricia Wagner, LCPC, LAC
- 10 am-12 pm
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Annual Emergency Medical Services Awards
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The event, held at the Capitol Rotunda, honors individuals, and organizations who provide exemplary service to the state through the EMS system. This year is the 50th anniversary of Emergency Medical Services Week on May 19-25 and EMS for Children Day on May 22.
A total of six awards will be presented, including:
- The EMS for Children Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated excellence in providing pediatric EMS care and/or education. The nominee should serve as an outstanding role model for colleagues while consistently demonstrating a commitment to high-quality, professional EMS care to the pediatric patient.
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Delta Hotels Marriott Colonial, Helena, Montana
Featured Presenter: Dr. Trang Huynh, MD, FAAP. Dr. Huynh is a neonatologist, Associate Professor, Director of Neonatal Telemedicine, and Director of Oregon Health and Science University’s (OSHU) Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
Dr. Huynh is presenting on prehospital newborn resuscitation, risk factors for infant sleep-related deaths, and Safe Sleep practices.
Target Audience: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses, EMS Providers, Pharmacists, Students, Therapists, Stroke/STEMI Coordinators, and other Health Care Professionals.
Register Here
Grant Opportunities
2024 MDT EMS GRANT
The state fiscal year 2025 Emergency Medical Services grant will be opening on May 1st, 2024, and the deadline for applying is June 30th, 2024. The grant is used to enhance traffic safety in Montana by providing grants to mostly volunteer, Medicare-level billing providers for emergency response vehicles, ambulances, medical care equipment, communications equipment, and training. The grant provides approximately $1 million annually and since the beginning of the grant in 2010 it has awarded 206 individual grants. Grant recipients are required to provide a 10% match for any grant funds received.
Applications will only be accepted through the Montana Grants and Loan Web grants system at WebGrants - State of Montana (mt.gov). Applicants will need to register and submit applications through the web-based system.
For more information on eligibility and grant details please visit MDT’s website https://www.mdt.mt.gov/business/grants-ems.aspx. Please contact Spencer Harris at 444-0856 or sharris@mt.gov for additional questions.
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) FY 2024 Grant Applications Now Open
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The USDOT's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity [lnks.gd] (NOFO) is now open for applications. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent deaths and severe injuries on our nation's roadways. The FY24 SS4A NOFO has multiple application deadlines depending on the grant type and closes on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 5:00 PM (ET).
See below for important dates regarding this NOFO:
- Planning and Demonstration Grants
- Deadline #2: Thursday, May 16, 2024, 5:00 PM (ET)
- Deadline #3: Thursday, August 29, 2024, 5:00 PM (ET)
- Implementation Grants
- Deadline: Thursday, May 16, 2024, 5:00 PM (ET)
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In the News
Double-lung transplant recipient warns about dangers of vaping
In 2019, a 16-year-old boy from Michigan was the first person in the world to receive a double lung transplant due to a vaping-related illness. Since then, Daniel Ament has made it his mission to educate others about the dangers of vaping by sharing his story with them.
Ament shared his story with students at seven area schools and with community members at Salish Kootenai College. His visit and presentations were coordinated by Tobacco Education Specialists Juanita Swaney (CSKT Tribal Health) and Mark Brookman (Lake County Health Department), who worked collaboratively with the Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council and CSKT Tribal Education Department to bring Daniel to the community.
Daniel presented at all nine area schools and one community evening event, reaching approximately 1,000 students. Mark shared, “We wanted to bring him in to get the kids to listen to someone closer to their age, and that (vaping) can have life-changing effects no matter how long or little you do it for.” Daniel’s parting words resonated deeply with his audience, “I consider vaping to be a form of escapism. Instead of aiming to escape from reality, think about how to create a reality you don’t want to escape.”
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