Clinicians: this new checklist makes including children in your disaster plans easy. Access it here: https://bit.ly/3WlbArP
Education and Training
2024/Spring 2025 PEARS Information & Registration
The AHA’s PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization) Course uses a systematic approach to quickly assess, recognize the cause, and stabilize a pediatric patient in an emergency. PEARS is for healthcare providers who infrequently see critically ill infants and children.
The remaining course regions/dates are:
- Billings--November 13-14, 2024
- Cut Bank--February 18-19, 2025
- Glasgow--March 4-5, 2025
- Lewistown--date not confirmed
Who should take this course?
The AHA’s PEARS Course is designed for healthcare providers and others who might encounter pediatric emergency situations during their work.
Register Here for Courses
The EMSC program will purchase the AHA provider course completion cards and the 10-1052 PEARS Provider Manual for students.
Please contact Jason Mahoney, Pediatric Liaison @ jason@373consulting.com for more information.
Webinar: Pediatric Issues Informing Current and Future Disaster Planning
October 3 – 1:30-2:45 pm ET
Register Here https://register.gotowebinar.com/regi.../6031280215960064089
American Academy of Pediatrics
Regional Pediatric Pandemic Network
ECHO-Navigating Complexities in Youth Experiencing Suicidality
Three weekly ECHO sessions will be held virtually.
Tuesdays 12:00 - 1:00 PM MT
October 22 - November 5
Audience: Health care and behavioral health providers in outpatient primary care/integrated medical settings. Support staff in medical or behavioral health integrated/outpatient settings are welcome to register.
Sign Up Here
CME for this series has been applied for and is pending approval.
Webinar: Be Ready for Our Kids: Preparing for Everyday and Disasters
October 31, 1 pm ET | 12 pm CT
Event Host: America Hospital Association
Description
Each year, 30 million children seek emergency care across the country. More than 80% of them visit community-based hospitals, and less than 20% seek care at pediatric hospitals.
Every child at every hospital should receive appropriate care based on their needs. Data shows more than 50% of hospitals' disaster preparedness plan lack the health care needs of children. In this webinar, the AHA convenes representatives from Region V for Kids, an Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response funded project, in which, Pediatric Disaster Center of Excellence hospitals University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital and Corewell Health Children’s will share evidence-based practices and protocols emergency departments can implement to address the needs of children experiencing the impact of disasters. The webinar will also highlight ways all hospitals can better equip their emergency departments to serve children daily.
This webinar is free and open to all.
Register
The Pediatric Pandemic Network is seeking community and critical access hospitals to participate in a research study aimed at enhancing pediatric surge planning.
What Participation Involves
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Survey: Participants will complete a brief survey (10-15 minutes) to assess your hospital’s baseline pediatric disaster readiness.
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Zoom Session: Following the survey, you will engage in a Zoom session with the study authors. This session will include a semi-structured qualitative interview to discuss barriers, challenges, and needs related to pediatric disaster readiness. This conversation will last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
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Collaborative Participation: After the interview, you will have the opportunity to join a pediatric disaster collaborative, which holds monthly sessions focused on pediatric surge, decontamination, family reunification, evacuation, and pediatric disaster advocacy.
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Follow-Up Surveys: Additional surveys will be distributed at 6-month and 1-year intervals to track progress.
Honorarium
Participants will receive a total honorarium of $550 to purchase pediatric-specific supplies, distributed as follows:
- $275 after the interview
- Additional $275 upon completion of the educational collaborative
Confidentiality
- All data collected will be presented in aggregate form, ensuring that individual names and hospital identities remain confidential. Participation is voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time.
How to Participate
Funded by the Pediatric Pandemic Network.
Upcoming Montana Child Passenger Safety Certification Courses
- December 3-6, 2024: Public CPST Cert Course in Bozeman
- Lead Instructor: Scott Mueller
- Email: SMueller@bozeman.net
- Phone: (406) 582-2353
For any questions, please contact Tracie Kiesel, Montana CPS Training Coordinator at (406) 439-0085 or tkiesel@helenaschools.org.
For those interested in the Impact Teen Driver program https://www.impactteendrivers.org/montana/ [impactteendrivers.org]. Check out the state-specific resources!
There are upcoming webinar trainings which include and can be found under the Get Involved tab and are great resources for teachers, coaches, and other educators https://www.impactteendrivers.org/events/category/webinar-training/
Upcoming Meetings & Conferences
CPEN Review- Presented by Pedi-ED-Trics
Wednesday, October 16 · 8 am - 6 pm MDT
180 West Election Road Suite 200 Draper, UT 84020
This one-day, 8-hour, fast-paced "crash" review seminar is for emergency nurses who provide urgent and emergent nursing care to pediatric patients and their families who want to validate their skills and expertise by sitting for the CPEN exam.
Earning the CPEN credential demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience related to pediatric emergency nursing care.
Non-Members who wish to become ENA members may enroll under the ENA member ticket fee but will be expected to have completed membership registration by the day of the event.
Register Here.
Any questions or concerns may be directed to ut.presidentelect@state.ena.org.
32nd Annual Issues in Pediatric Care Conference
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 7:50 AM - 4:55 Primary Children's Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
Credits: ANCC Contact Hour(s) (7.50 hours)
Overview
This conference is designed for registered nurses and other pediatric healthcare providers to discuss current pediatric healthcare issues.
ANCC Learning Outcomes
- Participants will self-report an increase in their knowledge regarding current issues in pediatric healthcare and approaches to implementation of best practices in the care of pediatric patients.
- Participants will self-report one change they will make to their practice or performance because of this educational event.
Registration
The conference offers both live and virtual viewing options. Reserve your spot today! In-person space is limited. You will register for either live or virtual attendance on the registration screen.
Register Here
Early Bird Pricing Ends August 31, 2024 In-Person: Full Conference - Early Bird: $100 Full Conference - After Early Bird: $125 Virtual: Full Conference: $75
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