Pediatric Assessment for EMS and Fire-Rescue Agencies Open Now
Attached here is a one-page overview of the PPRP assessment.
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 and complete the assessment at https://emspedsready.org/or scan the QR code below. #PedsReady
Education and Training
The American Academy of Pediatrics has developed a new Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) resource, the PEPP Fact Sheet [mmaap.mmsend.com]. This document provides background information on the PEPP course such as:
- Course content
- Course structure
- Who should participate in a PEPP course
- Who can teach a PEPP course or become an instructor
- Course products
- Continuing education credits are offered for each course format and much more.
Primary Children’s Hospital, Utah Emergency Medical Services for Children, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness, and the University of Utah have partnered to offer free Pediatric Emergency and Trauma Outreach Series (PETOS) to EMS providers.
The lectures will be presented by physicians from Primary Children’s Hospital. The format will be informal, inviting questions and discussion. More information can be found on Primary Children’s website at https://intermountainhealthcare.org/primary-childrens/classes-events/petos
Attend Virtually: Join us for the live presentation on Zoom each 2nd Monday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98193757707?pwd=UzdNeXppQUdtZ01KZUp2UFlzRk9vdz09 Meeting ID: 981 9375 7707 Password: EmscPCH
If you cannot attend live, you can still get continuing education credit for watching the archived presentations below.
Upcoming Montana Child Passenger Safety Certification Courses
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September 17-20, 2024
Public CPST Cert Course: Missoula
Lead Instructor: Tracie Kiesel
tkiesel@helenaschools.org or 406-439-0085
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October 1-4, 2024
Public CPST Cert Course: Kalispell
Lead Instructor: Wendy Hansen
wolson@flathead.mt.gov or 406-751-8106
Questions?
Tracie Kiesel-Montana CPS Training Coordinator and
Contact: (406) 439-0085, tkiesel@helenaschools.org
PECARN neck injury prediction rule could decrease imaging exposure
Cervical spine injuries in children are relatively rare but can have serious consequences, like paralysis. The standard method for detecting these injuries involves X-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans, which expose children to radiation and may pose long-term health risks. In a study in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, researchers from the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) outline a novel approach to predicting cervical spine injuries in children that reduces the need for imaging by half – while ensuring injuries are not missed. Read the press release or post from PECARN’s new blog.
Learn how the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program is fostering collaboration between EDs and primary care providers.
- Learn more about the toolkit they have created to enhance collaboration between providers or view a flyer about the toolkit here [trm4toyab.cc.rs6.net].
- Watch previous webinars here, including most recently “Emergency Department Provider Insights on Pediatric Mental Health” and “Pediatric Needs During Times of Disaster.”
Plus, explore a mental health webpage - where you'll find clinical resource toolkits like PEAK: Suicide, PEAK: Agitation, and more
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.
Upcoming Children’s Safety Network (CSN) Webinar: Preventing Injuries in Children with Autism
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
In this webinar, Sarah Tinker, Ph.D. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC) will present an overview of autism spectrum disorder in U.S. children, including why they may be at increased risk for injuries. Shericka Harris, MSPH (CDC) will describe unintentional drowning deaths in the U.S. among children and adolescents where autism was identified as a contributing cause of death. Please note that CSN are unable to provide CEUs or certificates for our webinars.
Register now! [apwefcdab.cc.rs6.net]
Upcoming Meetings & Conferences
Registration is OPEN for the 2024 Rocky Mountain Rural Trauma Symposium September 12-13, 2024, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Missoula, MT. Hosted by the Western Regional Trauma Advisory Committee, the planning team has assembled a fantastic program on a variety of educational topics. Visit the conference website to register and view the full agenda, topics, and speaker information.
Featured Pediatric Speakers:
- Laurie Merrick, RN, BSN, CNPT, Pediatric Flight Nurse for Intermountain Life Flight
- Pediatric Airway Management
- Katrina Weaver, MD, Pediatric Surgeon, Logan Health Kalispell
Contact conference coordinator, Ginger Claussen at ginger.claussen@umontana.edu, 406.243.4623 if you need assistance or have any questions.
Western Pediatric Trauma Conference (WPTC) -with a $25 virtual option for EMS
Sundance, Utah at the Sundance Mountain Resort
July 10-12, 2024
The WPTC features nationally renowned faculty in the fields of pediatric trauma, pediatric surgical sub-specialties, critical care, emergency medicine, and pre-hospital care. The program content is targeted at physicians and healthcare professionals who care for injured children. After attending this conference, participants will report increased knowledge related to care of the pediatric trauma patients and report intent to change practice based on new evidence-based practice information provided.
More information can be found on the WPTC website at https://www.pedtrauma.org/.
Register here.
August 6-7, 2024
Butte, East Middle School
The conference is an excellent opportunity to enhance your comprehension of safety measures, strategies for prevention, and readiness for emergencies. Join us to discuss and advance best practices for student & educator safety and creating safer school & community environments. Reach out to learn about scholarships. Educators will receive CEUs, and law enforcement will receive POST credits for participating.
Learn more: [jeremybullocksafeschools.com].
Register HERE.
Grant Opportunities
STOP THE BLEED® Grant Program
Are you a school, a government agency, a non-profit, or a civic organization? Don’t let budget worries prevent your STOP THE BLEED® training!
The STOP THE BLEED® Grant Program, now in its 5th year, has awarded STOP THE BLEED® equipment grants to organizations across the United States. The 2024 grant cycle is now open for applications! Applicants must be organizations based in the United States. Organizations must have been issued a STOP THE BLEED® Educational License or have applied for a license to be considered for a grant. Organizations that have previously been awarded a grant are not eligible to apply for another grant.
Apply for a Grant here.
Grant applicants must have been issued a STOP THE BLEED® Educational License or have an application pending. Apply for an Educational License at this link.
In the News
Montana creates emergency ‘Drive-Thru’ blood pickup service for rural ambulances
https://dailymontanan.com/2024/06/13/montana-creates-emergency-drive-thru-blood-pickup-service-for-rural-ambulances/ [dailymontanan.com]
Camp MYDA: Empowering Montana Youth with Type 1 Diabetes
Camp MYDA (Montana Youth Diabetes Alliance) offers Montana youth with Type 1 Diabetes a chance to connect with peers, learn valuable skills, and enjoy a fun-filled week. Campers benefit from the support and guidance of medical staff, diabetes educators, and trained counselors. Additionally, the organization may be able to help with the financial burden of Type 1 diabetes for Montana families.
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If you have a topic you would like to hear about, or a story to share with us, please contact us at Talkinghealthinthe406@mt.gov.
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